Trump Threatens Harvard with $3 Billion Funding Cut; Judge Issues Restraining Order

Trump's $3 Billion Harvard Funding Cut Faces Legal Challenge Washington, D.C. — In a move that has sparked widespread controversy, President Donald Trump announced plans to withdraw an additional $3 billion in federal funding from Harvard University. This follows previous cuts of almost $2 billion, bringing the total potential reduction to over $5 billion. The administration claims Harvard has not cooperated fully with requests for data on international students, and accuses the university of antisemitism. "Harvard has shown itself to be very antisemitic," Trump stated in a recent press conference. "They refuse to provide the lists of international students we need to identify those who may have been involved in anti-American activities." Harvard strongly denies these accusations and has challenged the funding cuts in court. A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order, blocking the administration from implementing the latest round of cuts. The University contends that the administration's requests are an overreach and violate student privacy rights. The legal battle is expected to continue, with significant implications for higher education funding and the relationship between the government and universities.