Trump administration seeks to end all federal contracts with Harvard
Share and Follow


The Trump administration intends to ask all federal agencies to seek ways to end their contracts with Harvard University, a senior administration official told NBC News on Tuesday.

“GSA will send a letter to federal agencies today asking them to identify any contracts with Harvard, and whether they can be canceled or redirected elsewhere,” the senior official said, referring to the General Services ministration.

The development was first reported by The New York Times.

This marks the latest escalation in a months-long fight between the Trump administration and Harvard.

A copy of the letter, obtained by NBC News, instructs agencies to respond to the GSA with a list of contracts they have terminated with the university by June 6.

“Going forward, we also encourage your agency to seek alternative vendors for future services where you had previously considered Harvard,” the letter says.

The letter, signed by the commissioner of the GSA’s federal acquisition service, John Gruenbaum, accused Harvard of racial discrimination in its hiring and admissions process, and of “ongoing inaction” over the harassment of its Jewish students.

Harvard did not immediately return a request for comment.

The feud largely stems from the university’s refusal to comply with sweeping demands from the Trump administration’s Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism last month. The task force sought to review who Harvard can admit or hire and subject its faculty to a government audit.

In response, the administration stripped the university of $2 billion in federal research funding.

The administration also sought to block Harvard’s ability to enroll foreign students last week, an effort that was temporarily blocked by a federal judge after the university sued.

Trump said on Monday in a post on Truth Social that he was considering taking $3 billion of grant money away from what he called “a very anti-Semitic” Harvard, and giving the funds to trade schools instead.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
Biden defends controversial autopen use for mass clemency decisions in NYT interview

Biden Justifies Using Autopen for Mass Clemency Decisions in New York Times Chat

Former President Joe Biden addressed his use of an autopen in a…
Deadly lawmaker ambush in Minnesota raises fears about fake police officers knocking on doors

Accused killer of Minnesota lawmakers teases ‘important details’ in letter during jailhouse interview

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The man accused of…
Search for Texas flood victims to resume after pause due to heavy rains

Rescue Efforts for Texas Flood Victims to Restart After Weather Delay

KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — Crews on Monday were expected to resume looking…
Heavy rains return to Texas 10 days after catastrophic flooding

Significant Rainfall Hits Texas Again Just 10 Days After Devastating Floods

Central Texas has once again been hit with heavy rains and flooding,…
Astronauts from India, Poland, and Hungary head back to Earth after private space mission

Indian, Polish, and Hungarian Astronauts Return to Earth Following Private Space Mission

The first space travelers from India, Poland, and Hungary on the International…
Tucker Carlson leads MAGA's worried warriors in questioning Trump

Tucker Carlson Voices Concerns as MAGA Supporters Question Trump

As President Donald Trump weighed U.S. involvement in the conflict between Israel…
Stamps just got more expensive: How much sending mail costs now

Postal Rates Increase: Current Costs of Sending Mail

(NEXSTAR) The United States Postal Service (USPS) has, again, raised prices on…
Why you should be buying 'ugly' properties in ritzy red state city

Why Investing in ‘Unattractive’ Homes in Affluent Red State Cities is a Smart Move

A well-known city in Florida, celebrated for its wealthy inhabitants and celebrity…