President Donald Trump just dropped a financial bombshell on Harvard University, threatening to yank $3 billion in federal grants and funnel it straight to trade schools nationwide, according to Just The News.
On Monday, the ongoing clash between the Trump administration and Harvard reached a boiling point as Trump accused the Ivy League giant of dragging its feet on critical information and failing to address campus concerns, while proposing a bold redirection of funds.
This isn’t the first skirmish—earlier, $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard were frozen over worries about antisemitism on campus. Trump didn’t mince words, pointing out that Harvard has been “very slow” in handing over data about foreign students.
“Harvard is very slow in the presentation of these documents, and probably for good reason!” Trump blasted on Truth Social, hinting at potential ulterior motives behind the university’s stalling tactics.
Let’s be real—when a powerhouse like Harvard can’t get paperwork together, it raises eyebrows about what they might be hiding, especially when national security could be at stake.
Trump doubled down, emphasizing the urgency of vetting foreign students amid significant federal spending.
“We are still waiting for the Foreign Student Lists from Harvard so that we can determine, after a ridiculous expenditure of BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, how many radicalized troublemakers should not be let back into our Country,” he posted on Truth Social.
While the language is sharp, the underlying point hits home: taxpayer dollars shouldn’t fund uncertainty, and accountability isn’t too much to ask from an institution swimming in resources.
Perhaps the most striking part of Trump’s plan is redirecting that hefty $3 billion to trade schools across America.
“I am considering taking Three Billion Dollars of Grant Money away from a very antisemitic Harvard and giving it to TRADE SCHOOLS all across our land,” Trump declared on Truth Social, calling it a “great investment” for the nation.
Now, that’s a pivot worth considering—shifting focus from elite academia to practical skills training could be just the shake-up our workforce needs, especially when many question the value of overpriced degrees.
Trump also took a swipe at Harvard’s legal maneuvering, suggesting they’ve gamed the system to their advantage.
“The best thing Harvard has going for it is that they have shopped around and found the absolute best Judge (for them!) - But have no fear, the Government will, in the end, WIN!” he posted confidently on Truth Social.
While Harvard Law School professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz offered a more measured take, saying, “Harvard bears a lot of responsibility for the demise of education in America and the substitution of propaganda, but the Trump administration often engages in conduct that’s overboard,” it’s clear this fight is far from over.
Dershowitz’s critique highlights a tension many conservatives feel—Harvard’s influence on education often leans toward progressive agendas, yet Trump’s heavy-handed approach can sometimes overshoot the mark.
Still, the core issue remains: should institutions that seem out of touch with mainstream American values keep receiving billions in federal support without scrutiny?