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Last Updated:May 24, 2025, 08:23 IST
US President Donald Trump said, "Harvard will have to change its ways."
US President Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump weighed in on his administration’s decision to suspend Harvard University’s authorization to enroll international students, directly criticizing the institution’s substantial endowment and its receipt of federal funds. The US President also indicated that more scrutiny of Harvard’s operations could be on the horizon.
“We will take a look at a lot of things," he stated, addressing the ongoing conflict with the Ivy League university. Questioning the financial dynamics at play, Donald Trump remarked, “Billions of dollars have been paid to Harvard…how ridiculous is that. They have $52 billion as endowment. This country is paying billions and billions of dollars and then gives student loans…"
The US President concluded his remarks with a clear demand: “Harvard will have to change its ways."
The Trump administration recently moved to block Harvard from enrolling international students through the federal Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). This follows earlier decisions to suspend billions in federal funding, escalating a broader conflict between the government and top educational institutions. The administration has cited Harvard’s alleged non-compliance with requests for student records and concerns over campus environment as reasons for its actions.
Harvard University quickly hit back at the Trump administration’s move, calling the action “unlawful" and a “retaliatory action." In a statement, the Ivy League institution underscored its dedication to its global community, asserting, “We are fully committed to maintaining Harvard’s ability to host our international students and scholars, who hail from more than 140 countries and enrich the University – and this nation – immeasurably."
Washington D.C., United States of America (USA)
First Published:News world Donald Trump Explains Harvard Decision: 'They Are Ridiculous, Will Have To Change'
