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Trump Targets Harvard's Tax Status Over Free Speech

4/22/2025

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President Trump has taken aim at Harvard's tax-exempt status, claiming it neglects civil rights and viewpoint diversity. With the IRS now scrutinizing this status, Harvard could face a staggering $2.26 billion loss in federal funds. Faculty members are voicing their anger over free speech issues, highlighting a troubling history of ideological intolerance on campus.

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President Trump has taken aim at Harvard's tax-exempt status, claiming it neglects civil rights and viewpoint diversity. With the IRS now scrutinizing this status, Harvard could face a staggering $2.26 billion loss in federal funds. Faculty members are voicing their anger over free speech issues, highlighting a troubling history of ideological intolerance on campus.