Trump cancels billion-dollar funding for Harvard due to 'defiance'.

The U.S. Department of Education is halting $2.2 billion in funding for Harvard University due to non-compliance with the White House's requirements. This news was reported by CNN.

The White House sent Harvard a list of demands aimed at preventing anti-Semitism. These demands included changes in leadership, hiring practices, and student admissions.

Harvard rejected these demands, stating that the White House is trying to control the university community.

Protests and accusations against the president

Previously, U.S. President Donald Trump accused leading universities in the country of failing to protect Jewish students during protests against the war in Gaza and of rising anti-Semitism among students.

The Department of Education stated: 'Disruption of the educational process that harms campuses is unacceptable. Harassment of Jewish students cannot be tolerated. Elite universities must take this issue seriously and commit to making significant changes if they wish to continue receiving funding.'

The freezing of $2.2 billion in long-term grants and $60 million in long-term contracts for Harvard University has been announced.

Harvard's endowment for 2024 is $53.2 billion, according to financial reports.

American universities, including Harvard and Stanford, have suspended hiring new employees due to the threat of federal funding cuts proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump.

The President's administration canceled federal grants and contracts totaling $400 million for Columbia University due to anti-Semitism in campus towns.

The U.S. President threatens educational institutions and students with strict penalties for holding protests. He stated that federal funding will be suspended for any college, school, or university that allows 'unacceptable protests.'