First Lady Melania Trump denied rumors that her husband went to war with Harvard University because the school rejected their son, Barron. Social media speculation arose after Trump froze federal grants and tried to block international students from enrolling at Harvard. Melania's spokesperson confirmed that Barron did not apply to Harvard and would attend NYU Stern School instead. The Trump administration continued its attacks on Harvard, slashing contracts worth $100 million after the university refused to comply with the president's demands. Harvard sued the White House for violating the First Amendment, asserting its independence and constitutional rights.