Trump claims Harvard ready to make deal on ‘largescale improprieties' — after judge rules against admin
President Trump said Friday that Harvard is willing to make a deal after his administration blocked more than $3 billion in federal funding over the school's refusal to share lists of international students or make policy changes in response to allegedly antisemitic protests.
Trump posted the message after a federal judge on Friday blocked the administration from cutting off Harvard's ability to host international students — with the president justifying that move in part by proposing a new 15% cap on foreign students.
'Many people have been asking what is going on with Harvard University and their largescale improprieties that we have been addressing, looking for a solution,' Trump wrote on Truth Social.
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President Trump claimed Friday that Harvard was willing to make a deal after losing billions in federal funding.
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'We have been working closely with Harvard, and it is very possible that a Deal will be announced over the next week or so. They have acted extremely appropriately during these negotiations, and appear to be committed to doing what is right.'
Trump added: 'If a Settlement is made on the basis that is currently being discussed, it will be 'mindbogglingly' HISTORIC, and very good for our Country. Thank you for your attention to this matter!'
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Harvard President Alan Garber has rejected Trump's requests for reforms at the college.
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Harvard's media relations office did not immediately respond to The Post's request for comment.
Trump, who has suggested that Harvard use some of its $53.2 billion endowment to offset the loss of taxpayer funds, has engaged in a broad battle with colleges over anti-Israel protests.
In April, the president also ordered colleges to disclose gifts and contracts from foreign countries topping $250,000 or lose federal funding.
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