O’Leary Calls Out Trump
Trump Administration Targets Ivy League’s Foreign Student Pipeline
In a move stirring national debate, President Trump has proposed strict new limits on the number of international students allowed into elite U.S. universities—including Harvard. The goal? Reassert American values, protect national security, and prioritize opportunities for U.S. citizens.
But not everyone is on board.
Kevin O’Leary Defends Foreign Students, Challenges White House Policy
During a recent appearance on Fox News’ Outnumbered, investor and Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary took aim at the proposal, calling it “stupid” and arguing that foreign students bring value to America’s future economy.
“These kids are exceptional,” O’Leary said. “We should be keeping them here—not kicking them out.”
O’Leary, who serves as an executive fellow at Harvard University, claimed many of these international students want to build businesses, contribute to the U.S. economy, and even obtain American citizenship.
Trump Pushes Back: “These Are Left-Wing Agitators”
President Trump sees it differently. From the Oval Office, he voiced concerns that many of these students are politically active and aligned with radical left-wing ideologies.
“A lot of them didn’t go back home,” Trump said. “They stayed here, and they became agitators for far-left causes. That’s not what American education should be.”
Secretary of State Marco Rubio echoed this sentiment, recently warning that student visas for Chinese nationals may be revoked amid growing concerns about foreign influence and espionage.
Harvard Fights Back in Court—and Wins (For Now)
The Trump administration’s push to cap foreign enrollment at 15% has already faced legal hurdles. A federal judge recently ruled in favor of Harvard, temporarily halting enforcement of the policy. But many in the conservative base support the idea—and see it as part of a broader movement to reclaim American institutions from globalist influence.
Are U.S. Taxpayers Footing the Bill for Foreign Loyalty?
This controversy strikes at the heart of a larger issue: Why should American taxpayers and institutions train foreign nationals—many from rival nations—only to see them return home or stay behind and support agendas hostile to U.S. values?
President Trump and Secretary Rubio are standing firm. And for many older Americans, the question resonates loudly: Is Harvard educating the next generation of American leaders—or the next wave of globalist disruptors?
Final Thought
Kevin O’Leary’s position may appeal to the business elite, but millions of working-class Americans—and patriotic voters—are asking the hard questions.
Do you agree with President Trump’s push to put America’s students first? Share your thoughts below and stay tuned for updates as this story unfolds.
