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Trump Administration Cuts $2.2B in Harvard Funding, Sparks Debate

4/15/2025

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In a bold move, the Trump administration has halted $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard University, igniting a fierce debate over academic freedom. Harvard President Alan Garber defended the university's autonomy, warning that the government's demands jeopardize both constitutional rights and the essence of free expression.

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In a bold move, the Trump administration has halted $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard University, igniting a fierce debate over academic freedom. Harvard President Alan Garber defended the university's autonomy, warning that the government's demands jeopardize both constitutional rights and the essence of free expression.