Trump Considers Shifting Harvard Funds to Trade Schools in Controversial Move

Washington, D.C. — President Donald Trump announced on Monday he is considering reallocating $3 billion in grant money from Harvard University to trade schools across the United States. This statement, made on his Truth Social platform, comes just days after his administration blocked Harvard from enrolling foreign students.

In his post, Trump criticized Harvard as an “antisemitic” institution. He stated, “I am considering taking Three Billion Dollars of Grant Money away from a very antisemitic Harvard, and giving it to TRADE SCHOOLS all across our land. What a great investment that would be for the USA!” His comments have sparked significant debate on the implications for education funding.

Trump’s remarks coincide with a Memorial Day address where he honored fallen soldiers but also made partisan comments regarding his presidency. During the ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, he claimed, “Fallen soldiers’ valor gave us the freest, greatest and most noble republic ever to exist on the face of the earth.” He then shifted to criticizing current immigration policies, alluding to former President Joe Biden without naming him directly.

His recent focus on trade schools highlights a shift in educational priorities, as he aims to bolster vocational training against the backdrop of his ongoing discussion about immigration and tariffs. The announcement follows a broader educational trend where vocational training is being promoted as vital for the U.S. economy.

Former Virginia sheriff Scott Jenkins, recently pardoned by Trump after being convicted of bribery, also remains in the news. Trump described Jenkins as a “victim of an overzealous Biden Department of Justice” after Jenkins accepted over $75,000 in bribes during his time in office.

As Trump continues to navigate his second term with controversial statements and policies, including potential tariffs on European goods, his administration aims to reshape the education landscape while drawing clear lines in the political debate.