Trump intends to sever the remaining federal grants for Harvard University.
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is reportedly moving to terminate remaining contracts with Harvard University, according to multiple US media outlets. The New York Times claims it has seen a draft of a letter from the government instructing relevant authorities to cancel existing contracts with the university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, estimated to be worth around $100 million. As of yet, the White House has not confirmed these plans.
This move comes amid pressure from the Trump administration on several universities, which it accuses of having a left-leaning bias. The administration is also criticizing these institutions for not addressing antisemitism, citing ongoing pro-Palestinian protests on US campuses. University administrations, such as Harvard, have been accused of permitting antisemitic incidents on campus.
Contrary to other universities, Harvard is resisting the government's wide-ranging demands, including those regarding admissions processes, behavioral rules, and personnel decisions. In response, the Trump administration has withdrawn billions in funding from the university and ordered last week that Harvard may not admit new international students and that existing international students must transfer to other universities, or risk losing their US residence status.
Harvard is challenging Trump's actions in court and scored an initial victory, with a judge granting a temporary injunction on Friday to halt the ban on international students. However, the final outcome of this legal dispute remains uncertain.
Regarding any ongoing disputes related to contracts or funding between the administration and Harvard University, no specific details are available in the search results. The focus of attention is primarily on the international student issue.
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The ongoing dispute centers on the Trump administration's attempt to revoke Harvard's ability to host international students, an effort that Harvard is challenging legally, claiming violations of various constitutional and administrative laws.
- The ongoing dispute between the Trump administration and Harvard University primarily revolves around the administration's effort to revoke Harvard's ability to host international students, a move that Harvard is challenging in court.
- The political climate surrounding education and self-development has seen the Trump administration applying pressure on several universities, including Harvard, over allegations of a left-leaning bias and failure to address antisemitism.
- Policies and legislation related to funding and contracts between the Trump administration and universities, such as Harvard, have been a part of the broader conversation in general news, with the recent focus being on the international student issue.
