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Trump Battles Universities, but Especially Harvard and the Ivy League

Last updated: May 4, 2025 2:25 am
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President’s Controversial Stance on Ivy League Institutions

The president’s ongoing battle against academia has zeroed in on the prestigious Ivy League universities. These eight renowned institutions, with their deep historical roots dating back to the colonial era, come with a hefty price tag of $90,000 or more per year. Despite catering to a small fraction of the undergraduate student population in the United States, these Ivy League schools have a significant influence on shaping the country’s future leaders.

President Trump’s relentless attacks on the Ivy League, which includes Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Cornell, Brown, Dartmouth, and the University of Pennsylvania, have resonated with his base of supporters. He has taken drastic measures, such as withholding federal funding, from six of these institutions, accusing them of promoting anti-Semitism and liberal indoctrination. While acknowledging certain shortcomings within higher education, critics argue that the president’s crackdown poses a serious threat to academic freedom.

The Trump administration has also singled out around 60 other colleges and universities for alleged anti-Semitic behavior. However, the Ivy League holds a special significance for President Trump, who himself is a graduate of one of these elite schools. Despite his Ivy League background, there exists a complex mix of resentment and admiration towards a club that has not fully embraced him.

Alan Marcus, a business and political consultant who worked with Mr. Trump in the past, revealed that the president’s attempts to gain recognition from Ivy League institutions were met with disdain. Even after facing financial setbacks in the 1990s, Mr. Trump’s efforts to secure a college commencement address or an honorary degree were met with rejection.

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Timothy L. O’Brien, a biographer of President Trump, noted that the president’s animosity towards the Ivy League should come as no surprise. O’Brien emphasized Trump’s longstanding pattern of criticizing elite groups that he aspires to be a part of. Despite his criticisms, President Trump’s eagerness to join the Ivy League during his academic years is a testament to his desire for acceptance.

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