Trump says Harvard will ‘have to change its ways’
- President Donald Trump announced on May 22, 2025, that Harvard University will have to change its ways amid escalating conflicts in Washington.
- The dispute began after Trump signed an executive order targeting diversity programs and antisemitism on campuses, demanding compliance from universities including Harvard.
- Harvard refused to comply with demands to alter policies, resulting in frozen federal funding, a lawsuit accusing the administration of violating the First Amendment, and a ban on enrolling international students.
- Trump stated, "They have $52 billion as an endowment," criticizing federal funds given to Harvard, while a federal judge temporarily blocked the ban on international student admissions.
- The standoff leaves Harvard facing ongoing investigations and financial pressure, suggesting deeper federal efforts to reshape academic institutions under Trump’s administration.
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Trump Says Harvard Will Have to Change Its Ways
President Donald Trump talks about trying to block Harvard University from enrolling international students. He says it's ridiculous that Harvard is given billions of dollars and the school teaches some students basic math. The administration has also frozen billions of dollars in funding for the school. Trump speaks in the Oval Office. (Source: Bloomberg)
Why Harvard Has No Way Out
The Trump administration’s attempt to block international students from attending Harvard University was a sharp escalation in the showdown between the federal government and one of the nation’s oldest and most powerful institutions. It also showed how the younger side — the government — is the one with the upper hand. Harvard has won praise for fighting back, and many legal experts believe the law is squarely on its side. But the administration…
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