Trump Deals Another Blow To Harvard
Washington, D.C. — In a decisive move that underscores President Donald Trump’s ongoing battle to restore integrity in higher education, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has officially revoked Harvard University’s ability to enroll international students. The order comes amid growing concerns over Harvard’s ties to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), rising antisemitism on campus, and the school’s failure to comply with federal immigration law.
DHS Revokes Harvard’s Student Visa Certification in Crackdown on Foreign Influence
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday that Harvard has been removed from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), a federal program that allows colleges to host foreign students. The decision prevents Harvard from admitting new international students and requires current visa-holding students to transfer or face loss of legal status.
“Harvard’s leadership has repeatedly ignored warnings. They’ve allowed antisemitic protests, received foreign funding from adversaries, and refused to cooperate with basic federal oversight,” said Noem. “They’ve made their choice — and now they face the consequences.”
This action is part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to hold elite universities accountable and restore American values on college campuses.
Harvard’s International Student Program Under Fire
With nearly 7,000 international students — about 27% of its student body — Harvard benefits greatly from the higher tuition rates paid by foreign nationals. These students generate billions in economic impact, and their presence has long helped Harvard grow its multi-billion-dollar endowment.
But critics argue the university has grown too powerful and too politically radical — especially given recent ties to controversial foreign entities.
“These schools collect inflated tuition, push far-left ideology, and then cry foul when held accountable,” said a senior DHS official. “The American people are footing the bill while foreign regimes gain influence on U.S. soil.”
Trump’s Higher Ed Reforms Target Radical Campuses and Visa Abuse
The White House confirmed that Harvard is also under federal investigation for failing to disclose key documents related to its foreign students and their immigration status. The move follows a $3 billion funding cut earlier this year, after Harvard refused to remove controversial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and overhaul biased admissions practices.
In the past three months, the administration has arrested numerous foreign students and faculty with ties to anti-Israel activism and other extremist ideologies. Several were apprehended during naturalization interviews or in public areas and transferred to a federal detention center in Louisiana for processing.
“These individuals were not simply students,” said a DHS spokesperson. “Some posed a threat to U.S. national security and foreign policy interests.”
Harvard Responds with Legal Threats as Lawsuit Looms
Harvard officials responded with outrage, calling the move “unlawful” and “politically motivated.” A university spokesperson vowed legal action and emphasized their desire to continue hosting students from over 140 countries.
“This retaliatory action undermines Harvard’s global mission and puts thousands of students in jeopardy,” the school said in a statement.
The university is expected to file a legal challenge in federal court, with left-leaning advocacy groups already lining up in support.
Judicial Roadblock Slows Trump’s Immigration Reform — But for How Long?
A federal judge issued a temporary injunction Thursday, pausing DHS efforts to strip visa status from international students across the country. However, legal experts believe the Trump administration has the authority to regulate SEVP participation and visa compliance — especially when national security is at stake.
Conservatives Applaud Move as Victory for America First Policies
For many patriotic Americans, the DHS action against Harvard is long overdue. It’s seen as a powerful step to reclaim U.S. higher education from radical ideologies, restore respect for immigration law, and dismantle foreign influence operations operating under the guise of academia.
“Harvard forgot that student visas are a privilege, not a right,” said one Trump supporter. “You don’t get to partner with the CCP, ignore our laws, and still take advantage of our system.”
