Overview

• President Trump, when asked about withholding federal funding from Harvard, spoke about alleged riots in Harlem and claimed they supported his stance on the university.
• He stated that Harvard receives $4–5 billion annually in federal grants and has a $53 billion endowment, accusing the institution of poor treatment of people and fostering anti-American sentiment among foreign students.
• Trump touted his support among Black voters, citing criminal justice reform and opportunity zones as reasons for his claimed popularity within minority communities.
• Observers and critics on social media highlighted the apparent conflation of Harvard and Harlem, with some questioning Trump’s cognitive clarity and communication skills.
• The standoff between the Trump administration and Harvard continues, with frozen federal funding and ongoing legal battles over admissions and diversity policies.