MelaniaTrump debunks rumours on Barron's Harvard aspirations
Melania Trump defended her son, Barron. For some time, there have been rumours that Donald Trump had conflicts with Harvard because their son did not get into the university. The First Lady has denied these reports.
What do you need to know?
- Melania Trump, through her spokesperson, denied rumours of Barron Trump's alleged failure to gain admission to Harvard.
- Barron Trump is currently studying at the Stern School of Business at New York University, not Harvard.
- Rumours suggested that the actions of Donald Trump's administration towards the university were revenge for not accepting his son.
Melania Trump, through her spokesperson, Nicholas Clemens, firmly denied rumours that her son Barron tried to secure a place at Harvard. Clemens, speaking with Fox News, emphasised that Barron did not apply to this university, and any claims on the matter are false.
The youngest Trump son, away from politics
Barron Trump, the youngest son of Donald and Melania, is currently studying at New York University.
Despite media interest, he tries to live a life away from politics, focusing on education and his passions, such as sports.
Journalist Michael Wolff, known for his books about Donald Trump, explained that the rumours about Barron were the result of jokes by White House staff. On the Daily Beast podcast, he mentioned that the jokes were about universities Trump criticised, suggesting that Barron didn't get into any of them.
A White House spokesperson responded to these reports by stating that President Trump himself didn't have to attend Harvard to succeed as a businessman and president.
Trump vs. Harvard
Let's recall that Harvard University found itself at the centre of a dispute with Donald Trump’s administration, which accused the university of anti-Semitism, lack of transparency, and failure to fulfil legal obligations.
In April, the president decided to freeze over £1.6 billion in research grants. In mid-May, Donald Trump's administration stripped Harvard University of the ability to accept international students.
Harvard decided to take legal action against the Trump administration. The university argues that the government's actions are unconstitutional and infringe upon its independence.
