Melania Trump's office has issued a statement denying rumors that a supposed rejection of Barron Trump from Harvard University is the cause of any tension between former President Donald Trump and the prestigious university. A spokesperson for the former First Lady called the circulating theories completely false.
The speculation arose following public remarks made by the former president regarding higher education. Online commentators and some news outlets suggested a personal connection, positing that Barron Trump's alleged rejection from Harvard fueled the former president's criticism.
The spokesperson's firm denial aims to quell the rumors and clarify that there is no basis to the theory linking Barron Trump's college applications to the former president's views on Harvard or higher education in general. The statement emphasizes that the claims are unsubstantiated and should be disregarded.
Melania Trump's Office Denies Harvard Rejection Theory
A spokesperson for former First Lady Melania Trump has refuted claims that a supposed rejection of her son, Barron Trump, from Harvard University is fueling a conflict between former President Trump and the Ivy League institution. The spokesperson dismissed the theory as "completely false." This statement comes amidst speculation regarding the former president's views on higher education. The rumors suggested a personal connection to the perceived animosity.