“Trump trusts his resume, is basically what it comes down to," a source said of the former hedge fund executive.

"There are several mascots that refer to indigenous or ethnic groups – the Vikings, Fighting Irish, the Cowboys – and yet New York has specifically singled out Native American heritage," said Education Secretary Linda McMahon.

Trump told reporters that "they had a meeting this morning. It doesn't matter who 'they' is."

At least $60 billion in foreign funds have flowed to American universities in recent decades, according to a report from the group Americans for Public Trust published this month.

The Treasury secretary told reporters Wednesday that the US would not unilaterally reduce duties of up to 145% on imports from China.