Trump Vs. Harvard: $3 Billion Freeze Drama, Court Says Nope
In a classic political tug-of-war worthy of a reality show, Judge Allison D. Burroughs steered her judicial ship against the Trump administrationās attempt to freeze a hefty $3 billion in federal grants to Harvard. The dispute, unfolding in 2025, starred Trump demanding Harvard axe diversity programs and curb antisemitismāor no dice on the dough. Spoiler alert: Harvard held firm, and the judge angrily threw the administrationās āten termsā letter, mostly about who gets to teach or learn, into the 'unconstitutional' camp. White House spokesperson Liz Huston promptly vowed an appeal with more confidence than a toddler in a cake shop. Meanwhile, Harvard walked away unbothered, the courts rallied to defend academic freedom, and Trump's tweets in July promised an āIMMEDIATE appeal, and WINāābecause nothing says confidence like court-ordered setbacks.
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Trump tried to use $3 billion of taxpayer money as leverage to make Harvard play by his political rules. Courts disagreed, so now Harvardās freedom is safeābut donāt worry, the White House is preparing its Oscar-worthy appeal instead of growing up.
Only in 2025 does a $3 billion university funding gig become the hottest Washington soap opera, featuring Trump episodes titled āYou Will Reformā and āDenied: Academic Edition.ā
When your idea of teaching reform is telling Americaās top university who can teach, who can study, and what diversity means ā expect judges, a lawsuit, and a big nope.
Source: Axios | Published: 9/4/2025 | Author: April Rubin
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