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Did Donald Trump graduate college

Donald Trump graduated from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in May 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics.

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  • Donald Trump transferred to the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and graduated in May 1968 with a Bachelor of Science in economics.en.wikipedia.orgen.wikipedia.orgDonald Trump This fact is corroborated by multiple independent and authoritative sources including Wikipedia and official historical associations.

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The claim that Donald Trump graduated college can be broken down into two main components: whether he attended college and whether he completed his degree. Evidence shows that Trump initially attended Fordham University for two years before transferring to the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania. Multiple reliable sources confirm that he graduated from Wharton in May 1968 with a Bachelor of Science degree in economics.

This is supported by both biographical summaries and official records referenced in reputable encyclopedic and historical sources. There is no credible evidence disputing his graduation status, although some sources discuss his academic performance or other aspects of his college experience, these do not contradict the fact of his graduation. The claim is straightforward and well-documented, with no significant nuance or counterarguments undermining it.

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