Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized the Trump administration for withdrawing federal funding from Harvard University over its alleged failure to address antisemitism. He claims this act is a misuse of power against a nonprofit institution. The article contrasts Schumer's views with President Trump's stance, which emphasizes ensuring compliance with anti-discrimination laws. The piece reflects on broader political tensions regarding funding, discrimination, and leadership effectiveness, particularly focusing on President Biden's recent comments about his administration's success despite public perceptions.
The Trump administration is cruelly and unjustly weaponizing Harvard's nonprofit status. I'm standing with @RonWyden, @SenMarkey, and @SenWarren to fight for the Treasury Inspector General to investigate the IRS's and the administration's potential criminal activity against...- Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) May 2, 2025
President Trump is pressing Harvard to clamp down on the harassment of Jews and abide by federal laws and court rulings barring discrimination.
We had become so successful in our agenda, it was hard to say, 'I'm gonna stop now.' - President Joe Biden, in an interview broadcast Wednesday
I never saw that person [Biden], not a single time . . . that was on that debate stage.
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