President Donald Trump has once again singled out Harvard University, sparking controversy over its large number of international students and demanding transparency regarding their nationalities.
Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump questioned why Harvard has not disclosed that nearly 31% of its students are from foreign countries. He raised concerns about these nations not contributing financially to their students’ education and their potential lack of allegiance to the United States. Trump expressed frustration over what he sees as a lack of transparency from Harvard, a university that receives billions of dollars in funding from the government.
These remarks from Trump follow a recent court decision that blocked the administration’s efforts to prevent international students from studying at Harvard. US District Judge Allison D Burroughs issued a temporary restraining order in response to Harvard’s argument that the policy would harm the university. The judge agreed that the administration’s measures would cause immediate and irreparable harm to Harvard.
The debate over international students at Harvard and their countries of origin continues to divide opinions. While some believe in the importance of diversity and global perspectives on campus, others share Trump’s concerns about potential national security risks and financial obligations. The university has yet to respond to Trump’s latest demands for the disclosure of foreign students’ names and nationalities.
