Former President Donald Trump is demanding $1 billion in compensation from Harvard University, accusing the institution of antisemitism and financial misconduct.
Trump’s Accusations Against Harvard
Former President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that Harvard University is “strongly anti-Semitic” and has engaged in “serious and disgraceful crimes.” He alleged that Harvard rejected a vocational training concept to avoid paying over $500 million in compensation, which he believes should be even higher.
Background on Legal Disputes
The Trump administration has been engaged in a legal battle with Harvard for months over federal research grants. The administration threatened to withhold federal funding from Harvard and other universities due to pro-Palestinian protests against the war in Gaza. Harvard sued the administration last year, and a judge ruled that the government unlawfully froze some grants, restoring over $2 billion in federal funding.
Trump’s Specific Demands
Trump stated that Harvard’s case should be handled criminally, not civilly, and that the institution “will have to bear the consequences of its actions.” He specifically demanded $1 billion in compensation and stated he wants “nothing to do with Harvard University in the future.” Trump also criticized Harvard President Alan Garber, asking why he was hired “after charges of antisemitism were raised.”