Trump Threatens Harvard Over International Students, Funding
Trump Threatens Harvard Over International Students, Funding

Trump Threatens Harvard Over International Students, Funding

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The Trump administration has threatened to revoke Harvard University's ability to enroll international students and withdraw billions in federal funding unless it provides records on foreign students' alleged illegal activities and implements changes such as ending DEI programs and restricting pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem characterized the action as a response to perceived 'anti-American, pro-Hamas ideology' at Harvard. The move has prompted protests, especially from international students concerned about their visas and future in the U.S., and has disrupted critical research programs. Harvard has refused to comply, citing constitutional rights and academic independence, a position supported by former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden, and Senator Elizabeth Warren. Critics argue the administration's actions threaten academic freedom and represent federal overreach. The standoff underscores wider national debates over campus governance, free speech, and political reactions to activism related to the Israel-Gaza conflict.

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