Fact check: What was Donald Trump's undergraduate major at Wharton School?

1. Summary of the results

Based on the analyses provided, there are conflicting accounts of Donald Trump's undergraduate major at Wharton School. The sources reveal two different majors:

• Economics: One source confirms that Donald Trump graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Economics from Wharton School in May 1968 ^[1]. This is supported by another analysis that mentions the same Economics degree ^[1].
• Real Estate: However, a different source states that Donald Trump earned a B.S. in real estate from the Wharton School, awarded on May 20, 1968 ^[2].

All sources consistently confirm that Trump graduated from Wharton in May 1968, but the specific major remains disputed in the available analyses. Additional context reveals that Trump maintained at least a 2.0 average (C grade) to enable graduation ^[3].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original question lacks important context about the conflicting information surrounding Trump's academic record. Key missing elements include:

• The discrepancy between Economics and Real Estate as his reported major, which suggests either incomplete record-keeping or potential misrepresentation over time
• Trump's academic performance, specifically that he maintained a C average to graduate ^[3]
• The fact that Trump has characterized his Wharton degree as "super genius stuff" while admissions officers recall his performance differently ^[3]
• Trump's tendency to distance himself from Penn in his third presidential campaign despite frequently referencing his Ivy League credentials ^[4]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original question itself does not contain misinformation, as it simply asks for factual information. However, the conflicting source materials suggest potential issues with how Trump's academic record has been presented or preserved over time. The analyses reveal:

• Inconsistent reporting of his actual major (Economics vs. Real Estate)
• A pattern where Trump emphasizes his Ivy League credentials while simultaneously distancing himself from the institution when politically convenient ^[4]
• Discrepancies between Trump's characterization of his academic achievement as "super genius stuff" and the reality of his C-average performance ^[3]

This suggests that while the basic fact of his Wharton graduation is established, the specific details of his major and academic performance may have been subject to selective presentation or historical revision.