The Trump administration has officially canceled $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University due to allegations of the institution's mishandling of antisemitism and race discrimination. NIH director Michelle Bulls cited a lack of the funds benefiting the American public and referenced ongoing issues with antisemitism against Jewish students on campus. Harvard had previously filed a lawsuit against the administration after a freeze on funding, making this move part of a larger legal confrontation. The administration additionally warned Harvard against future federal grant applications.
Michelle Bulls stated in her letter that the $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard were withdrawn because the funds had not benefited the American people.
The letter accused Harvard of failing to address antisemitism and engaging in race discrimination, stating that supporting research in such an environment is inconsistent with NIH's priorities.
Harvard's legal battle with the Trump administration intensified as the university was warned not to apply for further federal grants.
NIH Director Michelle Bulls mentioned that there was an alleged widespread abuse of Jewish and Israeli students on campus, prompting the funding withdrawal.
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