Conspiracy theorists have speculated that Trump is attacking the prestigious university because it rejected his son.

First Lady Melania Trump denied a conspiracy theory that her son Barron applied to Harvard and was rejected. Her communications director stated that Barron did not apply to the university, calling the assertion completely false.

First Lady Melania Trump on Tuesday dismissed growing online speculation that her son Barron had applied to Harvard University and was rejected. The rumour had gained traction on social media, fueled in part by ongoing tensions between President Trump and the Ivy League school.