Fact-Check: Viral Post Claiming Trump Administration “Declassified” Certain Degrees Found to Be False
A viral Instagram post circulating widely across Ghanaian and international social-media spaces has claimed that the Trump administration in the United States has “reclassified certain degrees” and no longer recognizes them as professional qualifications. The post, featuring an image of former U.S. President Donald Trump alongside a woman holding a framed diploma, has triggered confusion among students, professionals, and individuals pursuing foreign career opportunities.
However, Nsemgh.com’s fact-check desk can confirm that there is no official policy, announcement, or directive from the U.S. Department of Education or any federal regulatory body—past or present—indicating that professional degrees such as nursing, medicine, engineering, or social sciences have lost their classification or recognition.
No Evidence From U.S. Government Sources
A review of:
- U.S. Department of Education archives
- Federal Register policy updates
- Official immigration and labor classification guidelines
- Accredited higher-education frameworks
revealed no such policy change under the Trump administration or any subsequent administration.
While the Trump era saw debates on immigration rules tied to certain degrees, and occasional disputes involving institutional accreditation, none involved stripping academic degrees of their professional status.
Social Media Misinformation on the Rise
Experts warn that politically charged misinformation increases during election cycles and major policy debates, especially in the U.S. The viral nature of posts like these often leads to unnecessary panic among international students, visa applicants, and professionals planning overseas training or employment.
What This Means for Ghanaian Students and Professionals
For Ghanaians studying or applying to study in the U.S., or those planning to work in healthcare, engineering, IT, or other skilled fields abroad, all accredited professional degrees continue to be recognized internationally.
Universities, licensing boards, and professional bodies have issued no alerts regarding any changes affecting:
- Medical degrees
- Nursing qualifications
- Engineering or technical programs
- Business, law, or education degrees
Conclusion
The post is misleading and unsubstantiated. Nsemgh urges readers to verify politically sensitive claims through credible sources before sharing.
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