Trump says he is seeking $1bn in damages in Harvard dispute

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Maya YangFebruary 3, 2026 at 08:00 AM
Trump says he is seeking $1bn in damages in Harvard dispute

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Donald Trump announced his administration is seeking $1 billion in damages from Harvard University over allegations of antisemitism. This follows previous demands and a reported settlement offer of $200 million that was allegedly dropped. Trump accuses Harvard of mishandling antisemitism and allowing civil rights violations due to "radical left" ideologies. The Trump administration has previously threatened to withhold federal research funding, demanded the end of DEI programs, and attempted to block international student enrollment. Harvard sued the administration last year, accusing it of attempting to control academic decision-making and vowing to protect its independence. The university has pushed back against Trump's antisemitism charges.

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antisemitism 90% harvard university 80% donald trump 80% damages 70% higher education 60% civil rights 50% academic freedom 50% federal funding 40% legal dispute 40%

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