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May 26, 2025 The Trump administration ordered federal agencies to cut ties with Harvard Corroborated Power and Authority
Canceling contracts used federal purchasing power to punish a disfavored institution and pressure it to align with executive demands.
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- Trump cuts ties with Harvard — The Trump administration ordered all federal agencies to sever ties with Harvard University and revoke existing contracts and grants, totaling around $100 million.
- Trump orders federal agencies to cut ties with Harvard — The Trump administration has directed federal agencies to cancel all government contracts with Harvard University, totaling an estimated $100 million. This directive, issued by the General Service Administration (GSA), affects contracts across nine federal departments and is part of a broader effort by the administration to sever ties with the university. The administration cites alleged race discrimination and a lack of concern for Jewish students' safety as reasons for the action. Harvard has responded by filing multiple lawsuits, arguing that the administration's actions violate constitutional protections for academic freedom.
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