On May 28, Education Secretary Linda McMahon said universities can conduct research if their work aligns with the Trump administration’s goals. This comes after the Trump administration threatened to cut Harvard University’s federal funding if it does not comply with political goals.
Harvard has faced accusations of antisemitism and has been targeted for its resistance against the administration’s demands.
Harvard is currently fighting back against the administration’s threats, with lawsuits challenging the government’s attempts to revoke its research funding.