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Trump Threatens Harvard: Tax Exemption at Risk

5/24/2025

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The Trump administration has set its sights on Harvard and other prestigious universities, accusing them of stifling conservative voices and ignoring pro-Palestinian activism. With a threat to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status and a freeze on $2.2 billion in federal funding, students are left anxious, fearing for their education and potential deportation.

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The Trump administration has set its sights on Harvard and other prestigious universities, accusing them of stifling conservative voices and ignoring pro-Palestinian activism. With a threat to revoke Harvard's tax-exempt status and a freeze on $2.2 billion in federal funding, students are left anxious, fearing for their education and potential deportation.