Trump Government Plans to Terminate All Remaining Federal Business Ties with Harvard University
The Trump administration has decided to terminate the remaining federal contracts with Harvard University, according to a letter to be sent to federal agencies on Tuesday. The General Services Administration, which oversees federal procurement, has directed all federal agencies to review and potentially terminate or reallocate their contracts with Harvard, valued at approximately $100 million.
Harvard has not yet commented on the matter.
This move is the latest instance of the Trump administration challenging the financial stability and global standing of the nation's oldest and wealthiest university. The government has already rescinded nearly $3 billion in federal research grants and contracts for the Ivy League institution, and last week moved to revoke its ability to enroll international students, who make up about 27% of Harvard's total enrollment.
The administration's actions follow accusations of racial bias in Harvard's admissions process and other aspects of campus life. Harvard has filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, claiming unconstitutional retaliation. A federal judge in Boston temporarily halted the revocation of Harvard's ability to enroll international students ahead of a hearing.
The administration's confrontation with Harvard is part of a broader dispute over funding and compliance with government policies. In addition, the actions represent a continuation of ongoing tensions between President Trump and Harvard. Trump has proposed redirecting funds from Harvard to trade schools across the country.
- The administration's decision to terminate contracts with Harvard University extends beyond research grants, also involving policy and legislation related to education-and-self-development, as the move represents a broader dispute over funding and compliance with government policies.
- Amidst general news about the Trump administration's confrontation with Harvard University, Trump has proposed repurposing funds originally intended for Harvard towards learning opportunities at trade schools across the nation, aligning with his political stance towards vocational education.
