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U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to revoke Harvard University’s tax-exempt status following its rejection of government demands to overhaul academic programs or risk losing federal funding. The threat came amid ongoing criticism from Trump’s administration targeting elite universities over their handling of pro-Palestinian protests after the 2023 Hamas-led attack on Israel and subsequent conflict in Gaza.
Trump accused Harvard and other institutions of promoting antisemitism, Marxism, and “radical left” ideologies, warning that federal grants and contracts could be cut if demands are not met. Harvard President Alan Garber dismissed these demands as unconstitutional and unprecedented, arguing they infringe on academic freedom and violate the Civil Rights Act. Hours later, the administration announced a freeze on over $2 billion in federal contracts and grants to Harvard.
Other universities, including Columbia, have also faced financial penalties, with Columbia losing $400 million in funding. Columbia’s interim president, Claire Shipman, pledged to continue discussions with the Justice Department but firmly rejected government interference in academic decisions.
Prominent institutions such as Princeton and Stanford have voiced strong support for Harvard, defending academic liberty and warning that political pressure threatens scientific research and freedom of expression.
Meanwhile, several universities have sued the U.S. Department of Energy over funding cuts in fields like nuclear technology and cybersecurity. Legal challenges are also mounting over alleged Title VI violations and constitutional rights infringements.
The broader fallout includes a rise in U.S. students seeking education opportunities in Canada amid federal funding cuts and revoked foreign student visas. Trump’s broader actions, including executive orders against law firms and immigration enforcement policies, continue to face legal scrutiny.
This intensifying standoff underscores the deepening clash between academic independence and government authority in the U.S. higher education system.
