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3w ago

Trump Administration Threatens $9 Billion Federal Funding Cut to Harvard Over Antisemitism Allegations

The administration has launched a review of Harvard's federal contracts and grants, escalating its campaign against alleged antisemitism and pro-Palestinian activism on campuses.

255,6 millions de dollars de contrats entre Harvard, ses filiales et le gouvernement fédéral sont en cours d'examen.
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Overview

  • The Trump administration has threatened to cut $9 billion in federal funding to Harvard University, citing alleged institutionalized antisemitism on campus.
  • A comprehensive review of Harvard's federal contracts and grants, totaling over $8.7 billion, is currently underway as part of this initiative.
  • The administration has already cut $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University over similar allegations, signaling a broader crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism at U.S. universities.
  • U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon stated that Harvard must take more significant actions to address antisemitism to retain federal funding.
  • Harvard has not yet issued a public response to the funding threats, which are framed as part of the administration's efforts to combat discrimination and restore academic excellence.