Kathmandu, Nepal – Former US President Donald Trump has announced that he will seek $1 billion in compensation from Harvard University, marking the latest chapter in the ongoing conflict between the Trump administration and the prestigious institution.
This new development comes shortly after a New York Times report revealed that the Trump administration had backed down from an earlier demand of $200 million during negotiations with the university. In a post published on his Truth Social platform on Monday night, Trump referenced the report and accused Harvard of feeding the New York Times “a lot of nonsense” in their coverage.
The dispute revolves around allegations from Trump administration officials that Harvard failed to adequately address anti-Semitic incidents during Palestinian-supportive protests. However, Harvard University has firmly denied these accusations.
In April of the previous year, Trump took a significant step by cancelling nearly $2 billion in research grants that were to be allocated to Harvard and suspended federal funding for the university, citing concerns over the institution’s handling of protests and related issues.
The ongoing conflict reflects broader tensions between Trump’s political agenda and higher education institutions, particularly over issues related to free speech, protests, and funding. As the legal and political wrangling continues, both parties are likely to face increased public scrutiny.
