The Trump administration has decided to cut an additional $450 million in grants to Harvard University, reinforcing its stance against what it describes as the school’s liberalism and antisemitism. This decision follows a critical letter from a federal antisemitism task force, which labeled Harvard a “breeding ground for virtue signaling and discrimination.” The sanctions come after Harvard initially defied federal demands to curb pro-Palestinian activism and modify its diversity and inclusion practices.
The letter, signed by officials from key federal agencies, asserts that Harvard has lost its claim to taxpayer support due to a “dark problem” on campus and the institution’s alleged prioritization of appeasement over accountability. The school is also facing threats regarding its tax-exempt status and jeopardized eligibility to host foreign students.
Furthermore, the Education Department announced that Harvard will not receive new federal funding until it meets a set of demands, including significant leadership changes, revising admissions policies, and auditing its faculty and student diversity. These requirements align with a broader pressure campaign targeting other prestigious universities, such as Columbia and the University of Pennsylvania.
In response, Harvard President Alan Garber has disputed the government’s claims, characterizing the university as nonpartisan and asserting its compliance with the law. He condemned the federal sanctions as an “unlawful attempt” to control the university’s operations. The ongoing conflict has escalated as Harvard seeks legal action to block the funding freeze, especially following a Supreme Court ruling that affects its admissions policy and a recent report detailing instances of antisemitism on campus.
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