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Washington D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited his feud with Harvard University, once again threatening to withdraw billions of dollars in federal funding, citing alleged “anti-Semitic behavior” and the university’s stance on foreign student admissions.
Speaking on Memorial Day, a national holiday in the U.S. observed to honor fallen soldiers, Trump claimed he has “won the confrontation with Harvard” and is considering reallocating $3 billion in grants from Harvard to trade schools across America.
Trump Demands List of Foreign Students from Harvard
President Trump stated that he is awaiting a list of Harvard’s foreign students to determine which of them should be barred from returning to the U.S., claiming some students may be “radicals and miscreants” misusing public resources.
“Billions of dollars are being wasted on radicals. They shouldn’t be allowed to return,” Trump said.
Foreign students contribute significantly to Harvard’s revenue, and this move may affect the university’s finances and international academic standing.
Legal Battle Intensifies
Last week, the Trump administration ordered Harvard to halt new admissions of foreign students, a move that faced immediate legal resistance. A federal judge has temporarily stayed the order, pending a hearing later this week.
This legal back-and-forth underscores a deepening rift between Trump-era policies and academic institutions, particularly on issues of immigration, ideology, and academic freedom.
Harvard Under Fire for “Liberal Bias”
Trump accused Harvard, home to 162 Nobel laureates, of promoting liberal and anti-Semitic ideologies. He criticized the university’s resistance to federal oversight on admissions and hiring practices, asserting it is part of a broader left-wing academic conspiracy.
“Harvard is a bastion of liberal elitism,” Trump claimed. “The government will win in the end.”
Trump has already blocked $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in government contracts, and is reportedly trying to expel a Harvard Medical School researcher from the U.S.
Threat to $9 Billion Annual Grant
According to reports, Trump is reviewing the entire $9 billion in federal funding allocated annually to Harvard. This includes grants, research subsidies, and government contracts. If executed, this move would be unprecedented in U.S. academic history, and could destabilize funding across elite institutions.
Harvard’s Global Role at Risk
As one of the world’s most prestigious universities, Harvard has long been a hub for international talent and research innovation. The reduction or removal of federal funding could impact:
Ongoing scientific and medical research
International collaborations
Student scholarships
Global academic rankings
Expert Opinion
Academic and legal experts say Trump’s actions may violate constitutional protections around academic freedom and international agreements.
Prof. Linda Wechsler, a constitutional scholar at Yale, said:
“This is more political theater than policy. But if implemented, the consequences for U.S. higher education would be severe.”
