Trump, Harvard and Administration
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The latest criticism from the Trump administration of Harvard University highlighted the number of international students entering the United States each year for higher education.
"It would be devastating," a former president of Harvard — and frequent critic of the university — said of the government's attempt to prevent Harvard from enrolling foreign students.
Harvard's international students, including many from India, are in limbo after Trump revoked the university's ability to enroll them.
The Trump administration levels accusations that Harvard University's campus is plagued by Beijing-backed influence operations.
The larger legal battle between Harvard and the Trump administration could raise questions of retaliation versus executive authority.
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For students around the world, an acceptance letter to Harvard University has represented the pinnacle of achievement.
College officials fear that President Trump may use international enrollment as leverage to demand changes on campuses elsewhere.
Lawmakers question Harvard's collaborations with Chinese paramilitary and Iranian-funded researchers, citing potential violations of U.S. sanctions and security risks.