US EditionTrump says Harvard will ‘have to change its ways’
- On May 22, 2025, President Donald Trump announced at the White House that Harvard University must change its ways amid escalating conflict.
- This confrontation follows a series of disputes starting in 2023, including Harvard’s refusal to comply with a Trump executive order targeting DEI programs and antisemitism on campuses.
- The administration revoked Harvard's ability to enroll international students and cut $3 billion in federal funding, leading Harvard to file lawsuits citing First Amendment violations.
- Trump stated, "Harvard is going to have to change its ways," highlighting the university's $52 billion endowment and the billions in federal funds it receives despite noncompliance.
- Though a federal judge temporarily blocked the immigration ban, Harvard faces ongoing government investigations and remains excluded from federal funds, underlining sustained tensions ahead.
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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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