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The White House has intensified its criticism of Harvard University, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt making explosive remarks about the Trump administration’s plan to redirect federal funds away from the Ivy League school. Speaking on Fox News, Leavitt said President Donald Trump aims to shift up to $3 billion in federal grants and contracts away from institutions like Harvard and toward trade schools, apprenticeships, and state colleges that "promote American values."

Leavitt was blunt in her messaging, saying, “Apprenticeships, electricians, plumbers, we need more of those in our country and less LGBTQ graduate majors from Harvard University, and that's what this administration's position is.” She accused Harvard of promoting "anti-American values" despite having a massive USD 53 billion endowment, while still benefiting from taxpayer-funded federal support.

USD 100 Million in Contracts Under Review

The administration is actively reviewing federal contracts worth approximately USD 100 million currently held by Harvard. According to Leavitt, those agreements are likely to be cancelled. “The President is more interested in giving that taxpayer money to trade schools and programs and state schools where they are promoting American values, but most importantly, educating the next generation based on skills that we need in our economy and our society,” she said.

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Trump's Broader Vision For Education Funding

The funding shift is part of a broader Trump administration initiative to prioritise practical, skills-based education over what it views as ideologically driven curricula. The White House argues that trade programs and vocational training offer more immediate value to the economy than elite academic institutions focused on identity politics. The move against Harvard has sparked wild online speculation that the President’s actions are rooted in personal grievance, specifically claims that his youngest son, Barron Trump, was rejected by the university. The White House quickly dismissed these rumours.
“Barron did not apply to Harvard, and any assertion that he, or that anyone on his behalf, applied is completely false,” said Nicholas Clemens, communications director for First Lady Melania Trump.

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