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Trump Threatens Harvard's Tax Status Over Antisemitism Claims

5/2/2025

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President Trump has ramped up his campaign against Harvard University, vowing to strip its tax-exempt status over claims of mishandling antisemitism and defying his administration's directives. This threat comes on the heels of a significant freeze on more than $2.2 billion in federal funding, leading Harvard to fight back legally.

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President Trump has ramped up his campaign against Harvard University, vowing to strip its tax-exempt status over claims of mishandling antisemitism and defying his administration's directives. This threat comes on the heels of a significant freeze on more than $2.2 billion in federal funding, leading Harvard to fight back legally.