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Trump Claims Georgetown Canceled Tiffany's Graduation Out of Spite

11/20/2025

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President Donald Trump claimed Georgetown University canceled Tiffany Trump's 2020 graduation ceremony to diminish her academic success, not due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
He stated that the ceremony would have proceeded if Tiffany's name were different.
An investigation found she did not graduate with honors or participate in law reviews.
Georgetown transitioned to virtual ceremonies in March 2020, with the law school's graduation held online on May 16, 2020.
University president John DeGioia highlighted students' responsibilities during the pandemic.

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President Donald Trump claimed Georgetown University canceled Tiffany Trump's 2020 graduation ceremony to diminish her academic success, not due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
He stated that the ceremony would have proceeded if Tiffany's name were different.
An investigation found she did not graduate with honors or participate in law reviews.
Georgetown transitioned to virtual ceremonies in March 2020, with the law school's graduation held online on May 16, 2020.
University president John DeGioia highlighted students' responsibilities during the pandemic.