Harvard Faces $9B Review Over Antisemitism Claims

The Trump administration has initiated a comprehensive review of nearly $9 billion in federal aid to Harvard University, scrutinizing its handling of antisemitism on campus. This follows similar action against Columbia University, where funding was cut by $400 million, prompting the university to agree to significant policy changes. Education Secretary Linda McMahon criticized Harvard for failing to protect Jewish students while promoting divisive ideologies. Harvard President Alan Garber acknowledged the presence of antisemitism on campus and emphasized the potential negative impact on vital research if funding is halted. The administration's actions have sparked debate, with supporters viewing it as necessary to combat extremism, while critics see it as an overreach threatening academic freedom. The investigation is part of a broader federal effort scrutinizing elite universities amid ongoing campus protests related to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.