RESTRICTING FOREIGN STUDENT VISAS AT HARVARD: In a move that has raised eyebrows, President Donald J. Trump has enacted a Proclamation aimed at national security, effectively halting the entry of foreign nationals wishing to study or engage in exchange programs at Harvard University.
- The Proclamation puts a hold on any new nonimmigrant students at Harvard, specifically those applying under F, M, or J visas.
- It instructs the Secretary of State to evaluate and potentially revoke existing F, M, or J visas for current Harvard students who fit the Proclamation’s definition.
- Notably, this Proclamation does not extend to foreign nationals attending other U.S. universities via the Student Exchange Visa Program (SEVP) and allows for exemptions where entry aligns with national interests.
HARVARD’S TROUBLED HISTORY WITH FOREIGN TIES AND RADICALISM:
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has consistently warned about foreign adversaries exploiting American higher education to steal sensitive information, manipulate research, and disseminate misinformation.
- Harvard has witnessed a troubling increase in campus crime over recent years, while reportedly neglecting to address various conduct violations adequately.
- Information sharing with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding foreign students’ illicit or hazardous activities has been found lacking, with the university providing details on only three students.
- There are concerns that Harvard is either inadequately reporting its disciplinary records for foreign students or is not effectively monitoring their behavior on campus.
- Moreover, Harvard’s financial ties with foreign entities are extensive, with over $150 million received from China alone. In return, the university has hosted members of the Chinese Communist Party and collaborated with individuals from China on research with potential military implications.
- Harvard has become known as a top destination for mid-career and senior bureaucrats from the Chinese Communist Party, with Xi Jinping’s daughter having studied there during her undergraduate years.
- Anti-Semitic incidents on campus have also surged, with many of the perpetrators identified as foreign students, prompting concerns about the university’s response.
- Despite a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 against race-based admissions practices, Harvard has been criticized for continuing to prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) over equal opportunities for American applicants.
- These accumulating issues have led the Federal government to question whether Harvard can still be trusted to manage international student and exchange visitor programs effectively.
HOLDING HARVARD ACCOUNTABLE: President Trump advocates for the inclusion of foreign students in American institutions but insists they should genuinely appreciate and respect the country.
- President Trump stated, “We want great students here. However, we don’t want students who are a source of trouble. I want to ensure that foreign students are those who can love our country.”
- He added, “There are many individuals eager to attend Harvard and other institutions, but they are being denied entry because of foreign students. It’s critical that these foreign students are supportive of our nation.”
- Furthermore, he expressed frustration over the delay in receiving the Foreign Student Lists from Harvard: “After spending BILLIONS OF DOLLARS, we need to identify how many radicalized individuals should not be allowed back into our Country. Harvard’s tardiness in providing these documents raises questions about their intentions!”
