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Trump Threatens Harvard with $9 Billion Funding Cut

4/14/2025

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The Trump administration has issued a stark ultimatum to Harvard: comply with demands, including screening foreign applicants, or face a staggering $9 billion funding cut. Harvard stands firm, defending its independence. In contrast, Columbia's earlier capitulation led to a $400 million loss, proving that yielding only fuels the administration's relentless pursuit of control over universities.

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The Trump administration has issued a stark ultimatum to Harvard: comply with demands, including screening foreign applicants, or face a staggering $9 billion funding cut. Harvard stands firm, defending its independence. In contrast, Columbia's earlier capitulation led to a $400 million loss, proving that yielding only fuels the administration's relentless pursuit of control over universities.