President Trump’s administration has cut an additional $450 million in grants to Harvard University amid a dispute over alleged anti-Semitism and academic freedom, following accusations that the university discriminates based on race. The administration’s demands for Harvard included changes to its disciplinary system and diversity initiatives, which Harvard’s president rejected as government overreach. Despite ongoing tensions, including threats to revoke tax-exempt status, the university maintains its commitment to academic independence in response to protests related to Israel’s actions in Gaza.
