Trump Administration Probes Harvard's Visa Sponsorship

The Trump administration has initiated an investigation into Harvard University's eligibility to sponsor international students and scholars through the federal Exchange Visitor Program, expressing concerns about national security and regulatory compliance. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Harvard could lose its sponsorship authority if it fails to meet transparency and compliance standards. The probe is linked to broader tensions over alleged campus antisemitism, liberal bias, and Harvard’s resistance to demands to overhaul diversity programs and restrict protests. Harvard has responded by characterizing the investigation as retaliatory and a violation of First Amendment rights, while continuing to support its international community and comply with regulations. The Department of Homeland Security is also attempting to revoke Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students, and the university is engaged in lawsuits over billions in frozen federal funding. The investigation’s outcome could have significant consequences for Harvard’s international programs and its relationship with the federal government.