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Trump Administration Threatens Harvard with Contract Cancellations and Funding Cuts

CNNMay 27, 202510 min115,918 views
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Federal Contracts Targeted

  • 🎯 The Trump administration is planning to direct federal agencies to cancel all remaining contracts with Harvard University.
  • πŸ’° These contracts are estimated to be worth approximately $100 million.
  • βœ‰οΈ A letter detailing this directive is set to be sent to agencies today.

Legal Battles and International Students

  • βš–οΈ This action coincides with an ongoing legal fight between President Trump and Harvard regarding the enrollment of international students.
  • 🚫 A federal judge had previously blocked the administration's attempt to halt international student enrollment.
  • 🌍 International students constitute over a quarter of Harvard's student body, and their presence is considered vital to the university's identity.

Administration's Motivations and Actions

  • πŸ›οΈ Harvard is viewed by the administration as a symbol of
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