The Trump administration in the United States has taken a stringent decision, freezing around $200 million in funds for Harvard University. The government announced that it has seized these funds. The university had not agreed to the demands set by the White House, which led to the suspension of these funds that were supposed to be allocated to the university.

A week ago, the White House sent a list of demands to Harvard University. Among these demands, the White House asked the university to take actions to prevent anti-Semitic policies on its campuses. The White House also suggested administrative changes within the university, including changes in staff hiring practices and the admissions process. However, Harvard University rejected these requests, stating that the government was trying to impose its authority. Harvard became the first university to oppose the suggested policy changes.

President Donald Trump recently commented that major universities were failing to protect Jewish students, especially in the context of the Gaza conflict and support for Israel. Protests have been occurring at universities across the United States. However, Harvard University President Alan Garber clarified in a letter that the university would not comply with the government's demands. He also mentioned that the government had warned that financial assistance would be withheld if the demands were not met.