Tension has escalated between the Trump administration and Harvard University in the US. The administration has also increased scrutiny by demanding financial aid and related documents.
Trump: Tension continues to grow between the Trump administration and Harvard University. The US government has threatened to impose sanctions on the Ivy League (Ivy League) school associated with Harvard and has demanded documents related to its admission process.
US Education Secretary Linda McMahon said that Harvard is under continuous scrutiny and the school has been ordered to provide financial aid to students, which can later be claimed for reimbursement from the government. Linda clarified that if Harvard does not provide records related to its turnover, strict action could be taken against it.
Trump Administration's Increasing Action
The Trump administration states that Harvard supports left-leaning ideology, which affects students and the educational institution. Trump had previously warned Harvard multiple times regarding this and had cut government funding to the university. The Education Secretary stated that the administration is monitoring every financial document of the school and has claimed that strict action will be taken if necessary.
Focus on Admissions and Financial Aid
Harvard University has been instructed to provide financial assistance to students. The aim is to ensure that no student is deprived of educational opportunity, regardless of whether they receive financial aid from the school or not. The administration stated that financial aid provided by the school can later be claimed for reimbursement from the government. This step has been taken to ensure transparency and accountability in the field of education.
Trump's Anger Over Funding
It is worth noting that Trump had previously halted $2.6 billion in research funding that Harvard was supposed to receive. Trump alleged that the Harvard institution promotes left-leaning ideology and should not be supported by government expenditures. This further escalated the dispute between the university and the Trump administration. This decision raised concerns in the field of education and research, as Harvard is a prominent educational institution in the US, and its research is considered important nationally and internationally.
Court Delivers Verdict
Recently, a US federal court ruled on this move by the Trump administration, ordering the continuation of Harvard's funding. The court stated that it is not right to halt funding for the country's largest university in an ideological battle. The court clarified that the purpose of education and research should not be influenced by political ideology. Following this, the Ministry of Health released the $46 million that had been previously frozen for Harvard's research.
