Donald Trump has escalated his conflict with Harvard University, signing a proclamation to indefinitely suspend entry of foreign students pending compliance with federal information requests. The suspension applies to new students on F, M, or J visas and could potentially affect current students. Trump argues that Harvard's non-compliance threatens national security, asserting that educational admission is a government privilege dependent on legal adherence. This action reflects ongoing tensions around the university's policies, particularly those regarding affirmative action, and highlights the broader implications for foreign education in the U.S.
The president maintains that actions by university officials, who have refused to hand over information about students, compromise national security.
Admission into the United States to attend... institutions of higher education is a privilege granted by our Government, not a guarantee.
Trump’s administration claims Harvard's conduct has rendered it an unsuitable destination for foreign students and researchers.
Until such time as the university shares the information that the Federal Government requires to safeguard national security..., it is in the national interest to deny foreign nationals access.
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