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Trump Administration Launches Investigations into Harvard's Admissions Policies

3/25/2026

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Trump Investigates Harvard

The U.S. President Donald Trump administration announced investigations into Harvard University over campus antisemitism and admissions policies, led by Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
Harvard spokesman Jason Newton said actions are retaliation for independence and the university is reviewing them.
Harvard says it complies with 2023 Supreme Court ruling against race-based admissions.
Critics question whether the measures protect Jewish students or advance political interests, despite some Jewish students reporting climate improvement.

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Trump Investigates Harvard

The U.S. President Donald Trump administration announced investigations into Harvard University over campus antisemitism and admissions policies, led by Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
Harvard spokesman Jason Newton said actions are retaliation for independence and the university is reviewing them.
Harvard says it complies with 2023 Supreme Court ruling against race-based admissions.
Critics question whether the measures protect Jewish students or advance political interests, despite some Jewish students reporting climate improvement.

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