Trump Escalates Battle With Harvard, Threatens $1 Billion Funding Cut

President Donald Trump is intensifying his conflict with Harvard University by threatening to withdraw an additional $1 billion in federal health research funding. This move comes after previous actions by the administration, including a freeze on $2 billion and threats to revoke the university’s tax-exempt status. Trump is also targeting Harvard’s ability to enroll international students, who make up a significant portion of its student body. The escalating standoff highlights the administration’s willingness to use financial leverage against elite academic institutions. The dispute signals a potentially prolonged and high-stakes confrontation between the White House and one of America’s most prestigious universities.