Trump Administration Moves to Cut Federal Contracts with Harvard
Cambridge, MA — In a significant shift, the Trump administration has announced plans to terminate federal contracts with Harvard University, amounting to approximately $100 million. A letter dispatched to federal agencies outlines this directive, which is part of a broader strategy to sever ties with the elite institution.
The administration has already frozen around $3.2 billion in grants and contracts with Harvard, claiming that the university has shown a “lack of commitment to nondiscrimination” and has not adhered to recent Supreme Court rulings on admissions policies. Notably, the university’s recruitment of international students has also been impeded, with Harvard President Alan M. Garber expressing concerns over the detrimental effects on the university’s diverse academic environment.
While the administration frames this action as a civil rights issue, accusing Harvard of liberal bias, the university contends it infringes upon academic freedoms. Amid legal battles over these federal actions, Harvard seeks restoration of funding and the right to enroll international students.
As the administration intensifies its scrutiny of higher education, this development signals a broader cultural clash between federal policies and academic institutions.
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