The Trump administration has announced it will withhold over $2 billion in federal funding from Harvard University.
This decision comes just hours after Harvard rejected a list of demands issued by the White House.
Harvard is the first major U.S. university to openly defy the Trump administration, accusing it of attempting to “control” its academic community.
In response, President Trump has reportedly ordered the removal of valuable tax breaks for the university.
Although the funding cut represents a small portion of Harvard’s $9 billion in federal support, it raises serious concerns about the future of the institution.
The move also sparks broader fears about academic freedom and autonomy at American universities under Trump’s leadership.
