Harvard funding: Trump administration cuts another $450 million in grants
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Trump Admin Cuts Additional $450M in Harvard Funding
Above: People enter Harvard Yard through a gate May 2, 2025. Image copyright: John Tlumacki/Contributor/The Boston Globe via Getty Images
The Spin
Right narrative
These cuts are a necessary and legally justified response to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination. Harvard's failure to maintain viewpoint diversity and its continued use of discriminatory DEI practices violate civil rights laws. The university's resistance to reform demonstrates institutional cowardice rather than academic freedom.
Left narrative
These cuts represent an unprecedented federal overreach that threatens academic independence and institutional autonomy. These punitive measures are politically motivated attacks designed to control university operations and suppress legitimate campus discourse. Harvard has vowed to address discrimination while preserving constitutional freedoms.