Harvard under fire as more than 14,000 push back against $500 million Trump deal: Campus activists vow to fight political interference

Harvard University faces increasing internal pressure to reject a potential settlement with the Trump administration regarding frozen federal research funds. A letter signed by over 14,000 individuals warns against political concessions that could undermine academic freedom. Critics fear the deal's terms, including potential oversight of academic programs and restrictions on campus activism, would set a dangerous precedent for higher education.

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