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Trump Blasts Harvard Misuse, Celebrates Black Community Support

5/3/2025

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In a fiery NewsNation town hall, Trump slammed Harvard for allegedly misusing federal funds and failing American students. He proudly touted his backing from the Black community and his strides in criminal justice reform. As the conversation turned to funding for Historically Black Colleges, the hosts couldn't hide their reactions to his bold statements.

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In a fiery NewsNation town hall, Trump slammed Harvard for allegedly misusing federal funds and failing American students. He proudly touted his backing from the Black community and his strides in criminal justice reform. As the conversation turned to funding for Historically Black Colleges, the hosts couldn't hide their reactions to his bold statements.