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Barron Trump Chooses NYU Over Harvard Amid Speculation

5/30/2025

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Melania Trump has set the record straight, denying rumors that her son Barron applied to Harvard. This comes amid speculation that President Trump's actions against the university stem from jealousy over Malia Obama's acceptance. Instead, Barron has opted for NYU's Stern School of Business, breaking from family tradition as Harvard grapples with federal funding threats.

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Melania Trump has set the record straight, denying rumors that her son Barron applied to Harvard. This comes amid speculation that President Trump's actions against the university stem from jealousy over Malia Obama's acceptance. Instead, Barron has opted for NYU's Stern School of Business, breaking from family tradition as Harvard grapples with federal funding threats.