Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey criticized Donald Trump’s attacks on Harvard University, stating they harm American competitiveness through cuts in federal funding and the shutdown of research labs and hospitals linked to colleges. Healey emphasized that these actions lead to the loss of researchers to other countries and adversely affect patient care, particularly at teaching hospitals like Boston Children’s. The conflict escalated when Trump froze nearly $2.3 billion in federal funding after Harvard rejected his demands, raising concerns over potential infringement on academic freedom.
