Trump Denies Harvard Rejection amid $2.6B Funding Cuts, Visa Revocation

President Donald Trump has vehemently denied claims made by biographer Michael Wolff that his administration's targeting of Harvard University stems from personal resentment over not being admitted to the university, affirming that he never applied and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. The Trump administration has taken concrete actions against Harvard, including cancelling nearly $3 billion in federal research grants and revoking the university's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification, which affects its ability to enroll international students. These moves are justified by the administration's accusations against Harvard of antisemitism, refusal to comply with requests about international student data, and opposition to its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Harvard has responded by filing lawsuits against the administration for these funding cuts and visa restrictions. Melania Trump has also publicly refuted rumors that their son was rejected by Harvard, framing such claims as false amid ongoing tensions. The dispute highlights a significant clash between the Trump administration and Ivy League institutions, involving legal, financial, and political dimensions.