In a move against the prestigious university, which boasts 162 Nobel Prizes, the White House is considering terminating all contracts with Harvard University, coinciding with student demonstrations on Tuesday.

This action reflects donald Trump’s broader effort to promote his nationalist and conservative ideology within education, research, and culture, with a particular focus on foreign students.

According to an internal document seen by AFP, the State department is urging embassies and consulates to halt the authorization of “Go to new student visas or exchange programs,” pending the release of “directives on the in -depth examination of social networks for all requests of this type.”

The suspension is expected to be brief, with new directives anticipated for embassies “in the coming days.”

«The objective, as declared by the President and the secretary of State (Marco) Rubio, is to ensure that people who are here understand what the law is, that they have no criminal intentions,” stated Tammy Bruce, spokesperson for the American Secretary of State.

as donald Trump’s return to the White house, numerous foreign students have had their visas revoked, and students involved in pro-Palestinian demonstrations have faced arrest and potential expulsion.

The president aims to prevent Harvard from enrolling foreign students, who currently constitute 27% of its student body.

However, a federal judge has temporarily blocked the governance’s withdrawal of Harvard’s SEVIS (Student and Exchange Visitor) certification, with a hearing scheduled for Thursday, coinciding with graduation day.

Student Concerns

Despite this temporary reprieve, both American and international students voiced their concerns during a demonstration on Tuesday, advocating for the acceptance of foreign students.

«All my international friends and comrades, teachers and researchers are in danger and threatened with expulsion…»

«All my international friends and comrades, teachers and researchers are in danger and threatened with expulsion, or their option is to changeFrom university, says Alice Goyer, in black toga.

Foreign students “Who are there do not know where they are, those abroad do not know if they can come back… I do not know if I will do my doctorate hereAdds Jack, a British student who only gives his first name.

Meanwhile, Hong Kong and Japan have expressed interest in welcoming foreign students who may be unable to attend Harvard.

«We have asked the universities (japanese) to consider possible support measures, such as the reception of foreign students registered in American universities,” stated Japanese Minister of Education Toshiko Abe on Tuesday, with the universities of tokyo and Kyoto considering participation.

Harvard’s Response

The American government accuses Harvard, located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, of fostering anti-Semitism and promoting progressive ideologies, frequently enough referred to as “Woke.”

Conservatives use this term to negatively describe policies promoting diversity and academic research on gender or racial discrimination.

The government also alleges that Harvard has ties to the Chinese Communist Party.

«I do not know exactly what are the motivations (of the government), but I know that some people are engaged in a cultural battle,” said Harvard president alan Garber, on the public radio NPR, calling for all American universities to”stay firmFaced with the government offensive.

The federal government has already cut over two billion dollars in university grants, impacting various research programs. Government contracts with Harvard, now under scrutiny, amount to $100 million, according to reports.

«The President is more interested in the idea of ​​giving taxpayer money to trade schools and training as well as public schools that promote American values, but above all educate the next generation on the basis of skills we need in our economy and our society“Said his spokesperson Karoline leavitt on Fox News channel on Tuesday evening.

«We need more of these things and fewer LGBT+ graduates of Harvard».