Harvard rejects Trump’s federal demands, invoking First Amendment protections
The Trump administration demanded changes to DEI initiatives and faculty influence, but Harvard refused to comply
The administration retaliated with a freeze on federal funds, threatening more
With a $53.2 billion endowment, Harvard stands firm, unlike Columbia, which complied with the government’s demands
Other universities may struggle to replicate Harvard’s resistance, given dwindling donor support
Trump’s policies undermine academic freedom and US soft power, weakening innovation in key sectors