Trump Administration Investigates Harvard Visa Program Compliance

The Trump administration has launched a federal investigation into Harvard University's eligibility to sponsor international students under the U.S. Exchange Visitor Program, citing concerns that the university may be compromising national security interests. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that Harvard must maintain the 'privilege' of sponsorship by fully complying with regulations and not undermining U.S. foreign policy objectives. This investigation is part of a broader conflict between the Trump administration and Harvard, which includes legal battles over the freezing of billions in federal research funding related to allegations that Harvard failed to protect its Jewish students amid rising antisemitism. President Trump has publicly criticized Harvard for what he describes as antisemitism and a liberal environment that fosters hostility toward the U.S., while Harvard’s president Alan Garber acknowledges concerns about antisemitism but accuses the administration of using these issues to justify unlawful actions. Harvard has been given a short deadline to provide information related to the visa program as the investigation intensifies. The ongoing disputes highlight the administration's heightened scrutiny of elite academic institutions and their role in immigration and national security.