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Trump Administration Cuts Additional $450M in Harvard Grants

The funding reductions, now totaling $2.65 billion, escalate tensions as Harvard expands its legal fight over federal oversight and constitutional rights.

A sculler rows down the Charles River near Harvard University, at rear, Tuesday, April 15, 2025, in Cambridge, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Overview

  • The Trump administration announced the termination of $450 million in federal grants to Harvard, adding to the $2.2 billion previously frozen.
  • Eight federal agencies cited Harvard's alleged failure to address antisemitism and racial discrimination as justification for the cuts.
  • The administration also threatened Harvard's tax-exempt status and its ability to host international students, intensifying the standoff.
  • Harvard President Alan Garber reaffirmed the university's refusal to comply with federal demands, citing constitutional protections and institutional autonomy.
  • Harvard expanded its legal challenge against the administration, arguing that the funding freezes violate its First Amendment rights and academic independence.