Trump Administration Cuts Additional $450M Grants to Harvard, Totaling $2.65B

The Trump administration has announced an additional $450 million cut in federal grants to Harvard University, escalating its total financial penalty to approximately $2.65 billion in response to what it claims are insufficient actions against antisemitism and discriminatory practices on campus. Eight federal agencies are participating in the funding termination, citing Harvard's alleged failure to address race discrimination, antisemitic harassment, and its continued commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The administration has demanded broad reforms at Harvard, including leadership changes, the end of DEI initiatives, merit-based admissions, and increased cooperation with law enforcement and immigration authorities. Harvard President Alan Garber has rejected the administration's demands, asserting the university's independence and commitment to its own anti-discrimination measures, and has launched legal action against the funding freezes. The administration has also threatened to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status and its ability to host foreign students, further intensifying the standoff. These moves are part of a broader federal campaign targeting elite universities perceived as politically liberal and insufficiently responsive to recent campus controversies.