Trump intends to eliminate the rest of Harvard's federal financial support.
U.S. Government reportedly plans to terminate contracts with Harvard University, citing left-leaning bias and tolerance of anti-Semitic incidents
Washington - The U.S. government, under President Donald Trump, is reportedly planning to cut ties with Harvard University, according to several media outlets. Citing a draft of a letter from the U.S. government, the New York Times reported that the government aims to cancel remaining contracts with the Massachusetts-based institution, amounting to around $100 million.
The White House has not confirmed these plans yet. The ongoing dispute stems from the Trump administration's allegations of left-leaning bias and a tolerant stance on anti-Semitic incidents within the prestigious university. Universities have come under pressure from the Trump administration, with concerns about insufficient action against anti-Semitism and the perceived focus on diversity programs.
Harvard, unlike other universities, has chosen to contest the administration's demands, challenging the changes to admission procedures, behavioral rules, and personnel decisions. The government's response has been severe, with the withdrawal of billions in grants and the suspension of new international student admissions, accompanied by an order for existing international students to transfer to other universities or risk losing their U.S. residence status.
A temporary halt on the ban for admitting international students was granted by a judge last Friday; however, the legal fate of this dispute remains uncertain.
Relevant Background Information:
- The Trump administration has already withdrawn at least 350 medical grants worth millions of dollars from Harvard due to allegations of left-leaning bias and tolerance of anti-Semitic incidents on campus.
- Moreover, the administration has withheld $2.2 billion in multi-year grants and $60 million in contract value from the institution.
- Harvard has been accused of not adequately addressing anti-Semitic incidents and promoting policies that prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), rather than merit-based hiring or viewpoint diversity.
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[1] Source: New York Times[2] Source: CNN[4] Source: Washington Post
- The U.S. government's alleged decision to end contracts with Harvard University, amounting to around $100 million, is a part of the ongoing political dispute over education and self-development policy and legislation.
- The Trump administration's plan to cut ties with Harvard, due to perceived left-leaning bias and tolerance of anti-Semitic incidents, is a significant point of contention in the general news and politics, raising concerns about the administration's approach to learning and diversity in higher education.
- The Trump administration's actions against Harvard, including the withdrawal of grants and contracts worth millions of dollars, highlight a growing trend in U.S. politics to scrutinize universities for perceived anti-Semitic incidents and insufficient action against hate speech, potentially impacting policy and legislation surrounding education and self-development.
