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White House Admits Error in Escalating Harvard Funding Dispute

An unauthorized government letter demanding controversial policy changes at Harvard has intensified a standoff over academic freedom and federal oversight.

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US-Präsident Donald Trump wirft der Harvard University unter anderem Antisemitismus vor.
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Overview

  • The White House confirmed that a second letter sent on April 11 to Harvard University, demanding reviews of political views and changes to diversity policies, was unauthorized.
  • Harvard President Alan Garber rejected the demands, stating the university would not compromise on its independence or constitutional rights.
  • The Trump administration froze $2.2 billion in federal research funding and $60 million in contracts, further threatening Harvard's tax-exempt status and ability to enroll foreign students.
  • The dispute stems from pro-Palestinian protests on U.S. campuses following the October 2023 Gaza war, which the administration has linked to antisemitism.
  • Despite acknowledging the error, the White House stands by its broader demands, accusing Harvard of avoiding dialogue and escalating the conflict publicly.