Harvard's Billion-Dollar Showdown with Trump Administration

The Trump administration seeks $1 billion from Harvard in response to alleged antisemitic events and policy disputes. After months of negotiations, no final deal has been made. Trump denies dropping demands for payment, despite a potential $500 million agreement. Critics raise concerns over academic freedom and free speech.

In a bold move, the Trump administration is demanding $1 billion from Harvard University to settle federal investigations related to school policies, with negotiations ongoing for months without a finalized agreement.

President Donald Trump criticized Harvard for allegedly allowing antisemitic displays during pro-Palestinian protests and claimed a need for hefty damages, criticizing the university's handling of various issues, including diversity and transgender policies.

Reports indicate that some other Ivy League schools have settled, but Trump disputes a New York Times report suggesting the dropped demand for Harvard cash, asserting a potential $500 million deal was near completion.

(With inputs from agencies.)