Kathmandu. In recent days, US President Donald Trump has been raising the flag of protest against Harvard University. Trump and his supporters see Harvard as a bastion of left-wing and communist ideologies.
Trump has said organizations like Harvard are against American values and promote divisive ideologies through the Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) program. Meanwhile, Trump has adopted a new strategy to bend Harvard University.
The Trump administration has clearly ordered that if Harvard does not accept its terms, then the entry of foreign students into the university can be banned. “If Harvard does not agree to the terms, the university may lose the right to admit foreign students,” said Christie Noem, head of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. ’
More than $2.2 billion in funding from Harvard University has been frozen. Trump has accused the university of growing hatred against Jews and failing to stop pro-Palestinian demonstrations. Trump called it a violation of federal law and said that such a university has no right to government funding.
The Trump administration says Harvard University discriminates against Jewish students and professors. After becoming president, Trump began reviewing the $9 billion funding given to Harvard University.
In addition, the Trump administration asked Harvard to make some policy changes and threatened to withhold funding if it did not comply. The lawsuit escalated after Harvard professors filed a lawsuit against Trump, calling it unconstitutional and an attack on university autonomy. “I have written a letter to Harvard in this regard and asked for data on foreign students by April 30. ’
President Trump has long been against the ‘awakened’ culture prevalent in American universities and diversity, equality and inclusion (DEI) programs. They believe that these programs increase discrimination and weaken the merit-based system.
Harvard, in particular, has been accused of reinforcing “reverse discrimination” against non-Jewish and non-minority groups. The Trump administration has called on Harvard to stop these programs. The Trump administration has instructed Harvard to adopt a fully merit-based system in recruitment and recruitment.
Trump argues that big universities like Harvard receive billions of dollars in funding, so their accountability should be ensured. “If Harvard doesn’t follow their policies, why should it seek government help?” he asked.
