The Trump administration is requesting that federal agencies cancel contracts with Harvard University, totaling approximately 100 million U.S. dollars. This action escalates the ongoing conflict between the president and the prestigious institution.
The government has previously withdrawn over 2.6 billion dollars in federal research grants from the Ivy League school. Harvard has resisted the administration's requests for alterations to various university policies.
A draft letter from the General Services Administration instructs agencies to examine their contracts with the university and identify alternative vendors. The administration intends to distribute a version of this letter.
President Donald Trump has publicly criticized Harvard, labeling it as a center of liberal and antisemitic views. The university initiated legal action on April 21st in response to the administration's demands for modifications to its leadership, governance, and admissions practices. Following this, the administration has reduced the university's federal funding, taken steps to limit international student enrollment, and threatened its tax-exempt status.
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Mariposa
They're teaching our kids to hate America there. It's good to see this funding getting re-evaluated.
Muchacha
Canceling contracts based on political disagreement is blatant abuse of power. Where's the separation of powers?
Bella Ciao
The administration is trying to silence dissenting voices and control information. It's a threat to democracy.
Comandante
It's ironic that a president who values free speech is actively trying to punish an institution for its views.
Coccinella
This is an egregious overreach! The President is using the power of his office to punish a university for disagreeing with him.