Melania Trump Denies Barron Harvard Application Claims

First Lady Melania Trump has firmly denied rumors that her son Barron Trump applied to and was rejected by Harvard University, with her communications director stating that any such claims are completely false. These rumors resurfaced amidst President Donald Trump's escalating conflict with Harvard, including his decision to cut federal funding and revoke certain privileges from the university due to its policies and alleged issues with antisemitism. The speculation that Trump's attacks on Harvard were motivated by a personal grievance involving Barron has been widespread on social media and even referenced by some lawmakers. Barron Trump recently completed his freshman year at New York University's Stern School of Business and has not applied to Harvard. The Trump administration's dispute with Harvard centers on demands related to the university's leadership, governance, and admissions policies, rather than any family-related issues. While none of Trump's children have attended Harvard, his son-in-law Jared Kushner is an alumnus, having benefited from significant family donations.