Donald Trump defended his government's decision to stop foreign students from attending Harvard University. A federal judge blocked the action after the school filed a lawsuit against the move. Trump posted on Truth Social, asking why other countries never pay for their students' education costs. The president questioned why Harvard accepts 31 percent of foreign students from nations that sometimes oppose America. He demanded that the university share information about international students since taxpayers give Harvard billions of dollars.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem canceled Harvard's permission to accept foreign students last Thursday. The action threatened thousands of international students and the money they bring to the school. Noem had demanded records about visa holders and their activities the previous month. Harvard lawyers called the government's move arbitrary and unconstitutional. The university sued to protect its students and academic programs.
The White House targets multiple universities over concerns about campus protests and diversity programs. Officials claim schools allow too much anti-Jewish sentiment and need reform. The government froze 2.2 billion dollars in grants and 60 million dollars worth of contracts with Harvard. Foreign students represent more than one quarter of the student population. Harvard holds a 53.2 billion dollar endowment, making it America's wealthiest university.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem canceled Harvard's permission to accept foreign students last Thursday. The action threatened thousands of international students and the money they bring to the school. Noem had demanded records about visa holders and their activities the previous month. Harvard lawyers called the government's move arbitrary and unconstitutional. The university sued to protect its students and academic programs.
The White House targets multiple universities over concerns about campus protests and diversity programs. Officials claim schools allow too much anti-Jewish sentiment and need reform. The government froze 2.2 billion dollars in grants and 60 million dollars worth of contracts with Harvard. Foreign students represent more than one quarter of the student population. Harvard holds a 53.2 billion dollar endowment, making it America's wealthiest university.
