Trump threatens further sanctions in fight with Harvard: Here’s why it’s about more than just admissions
The Trump administration has escalated its conflict with Harvard University by threatening further sanctions and placing the institution under heightened financial scrutiny. The row, centred on race-based admissions and governance, also involves the freezing and partial reinstatement of federal research funding. Harvard is under pressure to comply with US demands for transparency in its admissions practices following a Supreme Court ruling banning race considerations. The Education Department has raised concerns about the university’s financial health.
The Trump administration has escalated its conflict with Harvard University by threatening further sanctions and placing the institution under heightened financial scrutiny. The row, centred on race-based admissions and governance, also involves the freezing and partial reinstatement of federal research funding. Harvard is under pressure to comply with US demands for transparency in its admissions practices following a Supreme Court ruling banning race considerations. The Education Department has raised concerns about the university’s financial health.
