Trump Threatens Harvard Funding Over Foreign Students

President Donald Trump has threatened to revoke or reallocate up to $3 billion in federal grants to Harvard University, citing accusations of antisemitism, insufficient transparency regarding international students, and alleged ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The administration has already frozen billions in funding and attempted to strip Harvard of its certification to admit foreign students, with national security concerns cited. Harvard has responded with legal action, resulting in a federal judge temporarily blocking the administration's efforts due to the risk of immediate and irreparable harm to the university. China has responded by offering 'unconditional offers' to international students impacted by the potential ban, underscoring the global ramifications. Trump has also demanded detailed lists of Harvard's international students and suggested redirecting federal funds to trade schools. The dispute is ongoing and carries significant implications for higher education and US international student policies.