Harvard Defies Trump Administration Demands, Risks $9 Billion Funding
Harvard Defies Trump Administration Demands, Risks $9 Billion Funding

Harvard Defies Trump Administration Demands, Risks $9 Billion Funding

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Harvard University has steadfastly refused to comply with a series of demands from the Trump administration, which could risk nearly $9 billion in federal funding. The administration's requests include the elimination of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, changes to admissions policies, and a ban on face masks, purportedly aimed at pro-Palestinian protests. Harvard President Alan Garber emphasized that these demands violate the university's First Amendment rights and infringe upon its autonomy as a private institution. In response, Harvard has received support from alumni and the community, with some members challenging the legality of the government's funding threats. The university affirms its commitment to addressing antisemitism while resisting what it views as overreach by the administration. This conflict reflects a broader tension between government influence and academic freedom in higher education.

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