Trump’s $3.7 billion blow on Harvard, Johns Hopkins and other top US universities: Who will be hit the hardest?
In his second term, President Trump has launched a sweeping campaign to defund and discipline U.S. universities, targeting institutions like Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and UCLA with $3.7 billion in proposed cuts. Accused of fostering “woke” ideologies, universities are being forced into compliance through frozen grants, legal threats, and billion-dollar settlements. This crackdown marks a dramatic shift in the balance between academic freedom and federal authority, positioning the government as a political gatekeeper over higher education.
In his second term, President Trump has launched a sweeping campaign to defund and discipline U.S. universities, targeting institutions like Harvard, Johns Hopkins, and UCLA with $3.7 billion in proposed cuts. Accused of fostering “woke” ideologies, universities are being forced into compliance through frozen grants, legal threats, and billion-dollar settlements. This crackdown marks a dramatic shift in the balance between academic freedom and federal authority, positioning the government as a political gatekeeper over higher education. What's Your Reaction?
