US Edition‘Don’t Negotiate, Linda’: Trump Calls for $500 Million Harvard Settlement
President Trump demands Harvard invest $500 million in educational programs to restore federal funding amid disputes over academic freedom and campus oversight, officials said.
- During a Cabinet meeting on August 26, 2025, President Donald Trump demanded that Harvard University agree to a $500 million settlement as a condition for reinstating its federal research funding.
- This demand followed months of clashes after the administration froze over $2.6 billion in research funding and targeted Harvard for alleged antisemitism and left-leaning bias.
- Harvard, the oldest and richest U.S. college with a $53 billion endowment, rejected sweeping demands in April and twice sued the government over illegal funding cuts and restrictions on international students.
- During the meeting, Trump told Education Secretary Linda McMahon, "Don't negotiate, Linda. They've been very bad," emphasizing the administration's stance against Harvard's resistance.
- Harvard has sought an expedited court decision before September 3, while the administration's broader efforts have led to settlements with Columbia and Brown universities, suggesting potential ongoing negotiations.
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President Trump called on Harvard to pay $500 million to restore federal funding, amid a legal battle tied to campus antisemitism claims, with broader tensions involving elite universities and academic freedom.
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