Breaking news: Harvard rejects Trump administration’s demands
The move sets up a showdown between the White House and the nation’s wealthiest university.
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April 14, 2025, 2:21 p.m. ET

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Harvard Says It Will Not Comply With Trump Administration’s Demands

The university said the requested policy changes would have placed “unprecedented” demands on the institution, setting up a showdown between the Trump administration and the nation’s wealthiest university.

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