"Trump Administration Halts $2.2 Billion in Harvard Grants Amid Campus Activism Dispute"

The Trump administration's suspension of Harvard's funding is the latest instance of pressure on prestigious institutions, following accusations of unchecked antisemitism during campus protests related to the Gaza conflict. In a letter, officials demanded extensive reforms, threatening nearly $9 billion in federal funds. Harvard President Alan Garber firmly rejected these demands, asserting the university's commitment to independence and constitutional rights. He emphasized that no government should dictate academic freedom or admissions processes. Soon after, the federal government acted to freeze substantial funding.