Trump administration cuts 60 million dollar aid to Harvard University
The U.S. government under President Donald Trump has slashed an additional $60 million in federal funding to Harvard University, citing insufficient action to address protests supporting Palestinians on campus. This follows a previous $2.2 billion reduction in the university’s budget, as reported by webangah News agency.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) stated on social media platform X: “HHS has taken steps to protect civil rights in higher education.” The department accused Harvard of failing to adequately address potential racial discrimination concerns during pro-Palestinian demonstrations, prompting the funding cut.
The HHS statement further claimed: “The Trump administration will not tolerate discrimination at universities. Federal funds should support institutions that protect all students!”
simultaneously occurring, on April 22, Harvard University released a statement announcing legal action against Washington over the funding freeze, calling it “an unlawful overreach beyond federal authority.” the university argued these demands constitute unprecedented interference in academic affairs and could establish perilous control over educational institutions. The federal government has reportedly launched multiple investigations into university activities and threatened international students’ status, creating what Harvard describes as an endangered educational surroundings.
