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Trump Supports International Students, Targets Harvard Funding

6/1/2025

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At a May 30 news conference, President Trump voiced his backing for international students while taking aim at Harvard University over accusations of antisemitism. He declared a freeze on federal funding for the institution and directed his ire towards Massachusetts sanctuary cities, threatening to cut federal funds for their noncompliance with immigration laws.

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At a May 30 news conference, President Trump voiced his backing for international students while taking aim at Harvard University over accusations of antisemitism. He declared a freeze on federal funding for the institution and directed his ire towards Massachusetts sanctuary cities, threatening to cut federal funds for their noncompliance with immigration laws.