Trump Suspends Entry Of Foreign Students To Harvard, University Calls Move 'Illegal Retaliatory Step'

President Trump has suspended the entry of foreign nationals seeking to study at Harvard University for six months. According to Reuters, the president cited national security concerns over the school’s alleged ties to foreign adversaries, including China. The directive targets international students at Harvard, who make up about 25% of its enrollment, amid tensions over alleged Chinese academic ties and national security concerns. The directive permits extensions beyond six months and directs the State Department to consider revoking the visas of current Harvard students. The suspension follows Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s revoked certification of Harvard’s student program, which was temporarily blocked by a judge, leading to a longer administrative process. Harvard called the proclamation an illegal act of retaliation, claiming it stems from the university’s refusal to accept government demands over governance, curriculum, and faculty ideology.