Trump Suspends Entry of International Students at Harvard President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday the suspension of new visas for international students seeking to study or participate in exchange programs at Harvard University, initially for six months. The move is justified by national security concerns, citing Harvard’s alleged foreign ties and radicalism. Harvard responded by calling the proclamation “an illegal retaliatory step” and assured it will continue to protect its international students. The suspension can be extended beyond six months, and the administration is also considering revoking existing visas for students who meet the new criteria.
This action follows a legal challenge and a temporary court injunction, which previously blocked Harvard from losing its ability to enroll international students. The U.S. government has also targeted Harvard through other measures, including freezing funding and proposing to end its tax-exempt status, amid ongoing disputes over the university’s governance and ideological independence. Harvard has contested these measures, arguing they are retaliatory. The government’s recent directives also include additional vetting of visa applicants, citing concerns over foreign interference, especially involving China, and alleging campus misconduct and insufficient reporting of foreign students’ activities.
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