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Trump Declares Harvard a 'Threat' to Democracy

4/26/2025

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Trump Challenges Harvard

President Trump has taken a bold stance against Harvard University, calling it a "threat to democracy" for rejecting his demands in a legal battle over federal funding. Additionally, he has instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to probe ActBlue for alleged illegal fundraising. These moves underscore his ongoing strategy to challenge political adversaries and shape the electoral landscape.

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James Enlists Defense

Amid growing scrutiny of her real estate dealings, Attorney General Letitia James has enlisted the expertise of renowned defense attorney Abbe Lowell. This move comes on the heels of her civil fraud verdict against Trump. Lowell fiercely defends James, labeling the misconduct allegations as politically motivated retaliation from Trump, who he accuses of hypocrisy in his claims against her.

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Trump Challenges Harvard

President Trump has taken a bold stance against Harvard University, calling it a "threat to democracy" for rejecting his demands in a legal battle over federal funding. Additionally, he has instructed Attorney General Pam Bondi to probe ActBlue for alleged illegal fundraising. These moves underscore his ongoing strategy to challenge political adversaries and shape the electoral landscape.

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