The Trump administration canceled $450 million in grants to Harvard University due to the institution’s failure to address racial discrimination and antisemitism on its campus.
This decision is part of ongoing investigations by the White House, including a review of Harvard’s tax-exempt status and compliance with enrolling international students.
The big picture: The Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism criticized Harvard’s leadership for prioritizing appeasement over accountability and jeopardizing taxpayer support for the institution.
- Harvard has faced approximately $2.2 billion in paused funding from at least eight federal agencies.
- University President Alan Garber has previously defended Harvard’s constitutional rights but has not yet responded to the latest funding cuts.
