Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 03:22am on 16 Apr 2025,Wednesday International
On April 14, 2025, former U.S. President Donald Trump intensified his conflict with Harvard University by halting $2.2 billion in federal grants and $60 million in contracts. This move came after Harvard rejected the administration's demands to dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, suppress pro-Palestinian student groups, and enhance cooperation with immigration authorities. Harvard President Alan Garber defended the university's autonomy and academic freedom. The controversy has sparked nationwide debate, with prominent figures including Barack Obama backing Harvard, accusing the Trump administration of political overreach and threatening institutional independence in higher education. (PC: AP)
