
A rumour suggesting Barron Trump was rejected by Harvard has reignited tensions between the Trump family and elite academic institutions—just as Harvard faces an £80 million cut in federal funding.
First Lady Melania Trump has publicly dismissed the claim, calling it 'completely false,' amid growing speculation that the funding decision was politically motivated. The episode underscores ongoing friction between the Trump camp and Ivy League universities, with critics arguing that personal grievances may be influencing public policy.