Trump's administration has frozen over $2 billion in federal funding for Harvard over alleged antisemitism, calling for changes in university practices and threatening tax-exempt status, igniting debates on academic freedom and government control.
Trump Targets Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status Amid Funding Freeze
Trump Targets Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status Amid Funding Freeze
Trump's administration freezes Harvard's $2bn federal funding and threatens the university's tax-exempt status over alleged antisemitism.
In a dramatic escalation of tensions between the White House and Harvard University, President Trump has called for the revocation of the institution's tax-exempt status, following a decision to freeze more than $2 billion in federal funding. This move comes after Harvard rejected the administration's demands for changes in hiring and admissions practices aimed at addressing antisemitism on campus. Trump, via a post on Truth Social, accused Harvard of failing to act in the public interest and suggested it should be taxed as a political entity. The White House's demands have raised concerns about government control over academic freedom, while Harvard insists on maintaining its independence and commitment to free speech.
