Harvard vs. Trump: A high-stakes clash creating financial turmoil at the Ivy League giant

Harvard University’s refusal to comply with federal demands for “viewpoint diversity” audits has triggered a political and financial storm with the Trump administration. Facing frozen grants, a threatened tax-exempt status, and immigration crackdowns, Harvard now stands at the center of a constitutional and ideological clash — one that could redefine the balance between academic freedom and government control.