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Badenoch's Stanford Claim Sparks Controversy and Calls for Transparency
9/1/2025
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- Kemi Badenoch asserts she was offered a pre-med place at Stanford University at age 16, which Stanford denies.
- Admissions experts question her claims, noting offers depend on more than just exam results.
- Badenoch's spokesperson states she received a partial scholarship that her family could not afford.
- The Liberal Democrats are calling for transparency about her statements.
