Trump Action Archive

Supporting reports

• Trump demands Harvard lose tax-exempt status — After Harvard defied the Trump administration's attempt to take over the school, Trump posted on social media demanding Harvard lose its tax-exempt status, calling it a "Political Entity" pushing "political, ideological, and terrorist inspired/supporting 'Sickness.'" Trump stated that "Tax Exempt Status is totally contingent on acting in the PUBLIC INTEREST."
• IRS plans to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status — The Internal Revenue Service is planning to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status following Trump's public demand. Law professor Sam Brunson noted this action is illegal, citing a 1998 law explicitly prohibiting the President from directly or indirectly requesting the IRS start or end an audit or investigation of a taxpayer. Brunson stated Harvard has not violated its tax-exempt status requirements. The Wall Street Journal editorial board noted the Supreme Court has repeatedly held the government may not use federal benefits or funds to coerce parties to surrender constitutional rights.
• IRS Plans to Revoke Harvard's Tax-Exempt Status — The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reportedly planning to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status following the institution's defiance of the Trump administration's directives. Legal experts have noted that this action would be illegal, as the President cannot direct the IRS to initiate such investigations.