The Trump administration is reportedly taking further action against Harvard University, planning to cancel all remaining federal contracts with the institution, one day after the president announced the withdrawal of $3 billion in grants due to alleged antisemitism.
According to a report by the New York Times, citing an administration official, the additional cuts are valued at approximately $100 million. A letter detailing these plans is expected to be sent to all federal agencies early Tuesday.
The letter, reportedly signed by the U.S. General Services Administration, directs the agencies to compile a list of contracts that will be terminated. It also instructs the agencies to “seek alternative vendors for future services where you had previously considered Harvard.”
An administration official indicated that the directive is slated to affect nine federal agencies, although the specific agencies involved were not immediately identified.
This move follows President Trump’s Monday announcement that he intended to pull $3 billion in federal grant money from Harvard, labeling the Ivy League school “very antisemitic” and suggesting the funds be redirected to trade schools. Thus far, the administration has reportedly frozen approximately $3.2 billion in grants and contracts with Harvard.
In addition to the financial measures, the Trump administration is also reportedly continuing its efforts to remove thousands of foreign students enrolled at the university. This latest action signifies an escalation in the administration’s conflict with Harvard University.
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