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Trump Denies Harvard Grudge Rumor as Court Halts International Enrollment Sanctions

He maintains the administration’s measures address campus antisemitism rather than personal vendettas.

President Donald Trump can be seen arriving for a House Republican meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Tasos Katopodis/Getty Images)
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Michael Wolff, author of several critical books about President Donald Trump, said in an appearance on The Daily Beast podcast last week that Trump’s repeated attacks might be because of a lasting grudge from being rejected by the school. (CAROLYN KASTER/AP FILE)

Overview

  • The Trump administration has revoked Harvard’s ability to enroll international students and frozen about $2.2 billion in federal funding.
  • Harvard filed a lawsuit alleging that the administration’s actions violate the First Amendment and threaten over 7,000 visa holders.
  • A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order that allows Harvard to continue enrolling international students pending further proceedings.
  • On June 2, President Trump rejected a biographer’s claim that he targeted Harvard over a personal rejection, stating he never applied to the university.
  • Department of Homeland Security officials assert the measures aim to curb alleged anti-American, pro-terrorist activities and liberal bias on campus.