Did Barron Trump get rejected by Harvard University? Here's what we know

Donald Trump's youngest child, Barron Trump, is forging his own academic path — and it’s not through the Ivy League. The 18-year-old recently wrapped up his freshman year at New York University’s Stern School of Business, choosing a route different from his older siblings, most of whom attended the University of Pennsylvania or Georgetown.

Did Barron Trump apply to Harvard? Here’s what the First Lady’s office said

Barron, the only child of former First Lady Melania Trump, is expected to graduate with NYU’s Class of 2028. While the Trump family has long been associated with Ivy League institutions, his choice marks a clear departure — and it’s not due to a Harvard rejection, despite online speculation.

The rumour mill began churning as Donald Trump ramped up public criticism of Harvard University. The former president has openly challenged the institution for refusing federal directives aimed at combating antisemitism, threatening to pull billions in funding and revoke tax-exempt status if they don’t comply.

As the feud intensified, some wondered if the tension had personal roots — was Barron turned away by Harvard? Not so, says Melania Trump’s office. A spokesperson firmly denied any such claims. “Barron did not apply to Harvard, and any assertion that he, or that anyone on his behalf, applied is completely false,” said Nick Clemens, spokesperson for the Office of the First Lady, in a statement dated May 27. Harvard University has not commented.

Donald Trump himself has weighed in publicly, stating at a Florida rally last July that his son was admitted to ‘every college he wanted to’ and made his own decision. As Barron settles into life in downtown Manhattan, his choice to attend NYU signals both independence and a possible pivot from family tradition — Ivy League name not required.