The US president is threatening to cut billions in funding to Harvard University. He claims the school has an anti-Jewish bias.
Donald Trump says he’s reviewing a $3 billion grant to Harvard. He might give the money to vocational schools instead.
This started when Harvard refused to change its hiring and teaching practices. The government wanted the school to address anti-Jewish bias and diversity issues. Trump is now trying to control the university.
He’s already cut $2.2 billion in funding and plans to deport some Harvard medical researchers. A court will decide on the funding cut soon. Trump says he’s not afraid and will win in the end.
The president has been targeting top universities that disagree with him. He says they’re too liberal and wants to use his power to control them.
Harvard is a major source of foreign students and donations. The government wants a list of these students and their countries of origin. Trump claims this is to identify “radical” individuals who shouldn’t be in the US.
The case is set to go to court this week. The president is confident he’ll come out on top.
Key Points:
- Trump threatens to cut $3 billion in funding to Harvard University
- Claims the school has an anti-Jewish bias
- Wants to give the money to vocational schools instead
- Harvard refused to change its hiring and teaching practices
- Court will decide on the funding cut soon
Background:
The dispute started when Harvard refused to address anti-Jewish bias and diversity issues. Trump wants to use his power to control the university. He’s already cut $2.2 billion in funding and plans to deport some Harvard medical researchers.
Source: BBC