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Trump Threatens to Block Harvard's International Students Amid Tensions

4/21/2025

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President Trump’s threat to block international students from Harvard, who make up a quarter of the student body, has intensified tensions following the university's refusal to comply with the administration's extreme demands. This move could jeopardize Harvard's finances and reputation, while also shaking the global standing of U.S. higher education.

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President Trump’s threat to block international students from Harvard, who make up a quarter of the student body, has intensified tensions following the university's refusal to comply with the administration's extreme demands. This move could jeopardize Harvard's finances and reputation, while also shaking the global standing of U.S. higher education.