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Trump Administration Revokes $100M Harvard Contracts Over Antisemitism

5/29/2025

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Trump Revokes Contracts

The Trump administration is set to revoke around $100 million in federal contracts with Harvard University, fueled by rising concerns over antisemitism and racial discrimination. This decision comes on the heels of $3.2 billion in funding freezes. In response, Harvard is fighting back with lawsuits, claiming these actions jeopardize academic freedom and vital research in public health and education.

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McMahon Sparks Outrage

Education Secretary Linda McMahon's call for university research to align with the Trump administration's agenda has sparked outrage, raising fears for academic freedom. Protests at Harvard erupted as faculty and students voiced their concerns over political interference, while the administration's funding cuts have resulted in substantial NIH grant losses, jeopardizing research and scholarly independence.

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Trump Revokes Contracts

The Trump administration is set to revoke around $100 million in federal contracts with Harvard University, fueled by rising concerns over antisemitism and racial discrimination. This decision comes on the heels of $3.2 billion in funding freezes. In response, Harvard is fighting back with lawsuits, claiming these actions jeopardize academic freedom and vital research in public health and education.

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