Former Trump administration official Marc Short set the record straight on CNN Tuesday night, explaining why Harvard’s failure to address antisemitic harassment cost the Ivy League school its federal grants. Short’s remarks came after host Abby Phillip challenged the Trump administration’s decision to cut off Harvard’s research funding, questioning the connection between antisemitism and research grants.
President Donald Trump is calling on Harvard University to cap the number of foreign students it admits to around 15 percent, arguing that the prestigious Ivy League school should prioritize American students. Speaking to the media on Wednesday, Trump criticized Harvard’s current enrollment practices, noting that nearly 27 percent of its student body—about 7,000 students—are from abroad.
President Donald Trump announced on May 26, 2025, his consideration of reallocating $3 billion in federal grants from Harvard University to trade schools across the United States.
President Donald Trump delivered a sharp rebuke to Harvard University on Sunday, accusing the Ivy League institution of shielding details about its foreign student population while accepting billions in federal funding.
President Donald Trump has criticized Harvard University for enrolling a significant number of international students without financial contributions from their home countries.
Over 80 Harvard University faculty members have committed to donating 10% of their salaries for up to a year to support efforts opposing President Donald Trump's administration.
Attorney Alan Dershowitz said Monday that Harvard University’s lawsuit against the Trump administration over frozen federal funding lacks legal standing and is a politically...