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Trump Cuts $3B Harvard Funding Over Antisemitism Claims

6/3/2025

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President Trump firmly rejected allegations that his criticism of Harvard is fueled by personal resentment over a rejection, insisting he never applied. He accused author Michael Wolff of peddling lies. In a bold move, Trump has pulled over $3 billion in funding from the university, pointing to concerns over antisemitism and racial discrimination.

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President Trump firmly rejected allegations that his criticism of Harvard is fueled by personal resentment over a rejection, insisting he never applied. He accused author Michael Wolff of peddling lies. In a bold move, Trump has pulled over $3 billion in funding from the university, pointing to concerns over antisemitism and racial discrimination.