The Trump administration accused Harvard of failing to act on antisemitic harassment, threatening to cut all federal funding unless immediate changes are made. Harvard denied the claims, citing steps already taken to address the issue.

This marks an escalation in the government's crackdown on elite universities, with $2.5 billion in Harvard’s funding frozen. Over 200 university leaders condemned the move as overreach.

The campaign has extended to Columbia, UVA, and the University of California, with funding cuts, resignations, and investigations over concerns related to civil rights and free speech.