On the 2nd, US President Donald Trump once again pressured Harvard University for not adhering to government policy, warning that the institution could lose its tax-exempt status. Trump made the statement through social media platform Truth Social, saying, “We will revoke Harvard’s tax exemption status,” and added, “They deserve it.” Under US tax laws, non-profit organizations, including educational, religious, and charitable institutions like Harvard, benefit from various tax exemptions.
Harvard University has conflicted with the government, protesting President Trump’s demands for policy changes on campus, particularly regarding the eradication of anti-Semitism. The university also opposes the government’s interference in personnel matters, arguing that such actions violate academic freedom. In retaliation, the Trump administration has threatened to cut significant funding, prompting Harvard to file a lawsuit against the government to prevent such actions.