Trump Slams Harvard as "Woke Joke," Accuses University of Teaching Hate
Date: 16-apr-2025
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U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited the culture war in higher education by launching a scathing attack on Harvard University, labeling it a "joke" and accusing the institution of promoting “hate and stupidity.”
In a fiery post on his Truth Social account dated April 16, 2025, Trump claimed that Harvard teaches hate, hires “woke birdbrains,” and no longer deserves federal funding. He further suggested that the university has “lost its way” and called for a complete review of government support to elite academic institutions.
“Harvard is a JOKE, teaches Hate and Stupidity, and should no longer receive Federal Funds,” Trump posted.
💰 Federal Grants to Harvard Frozen
The rant follows the Trump administration’s earlier move to freeze over $2.2 billion in federal grants and $60 million in contracts allocated to Harvard. The administration cited the university’s refusal to comply with new policies aimed at reducing what they call “anti-American academic activism” and “politically biased hiring.”
Officials have demanded administrative overhauls and greater political balance among faculty before any federal funds are reinstated.
🎓 Harvard Pushes Back
In a swift response, Harvard University firmly rejected the allegations and demands. Acting President Alan Garber defended the institution’s independence and stated that Harvard “will not surrender its commitment to academic freedom or its constitutional rights.”
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The university emphasized its long-standing values of free inquiry, open dialogue, and intellectual diversity—values it claims are under threat by the new political directives.
📚 Debate Over Campus Speech Intensifies
This controversy comes amid a broader national debate over free speech on college campuses, the politicization of academia, and the influence of federal policy on independent institutions. Trump’s remarks have sparked mixed reactions—cheered by some conservative groups, while sharply criticized by academic leaders and civil liberties organizations.
🔍 What's Next?
Legal scholars expect this battle between the federal government and elite universities to intensify. The outcome could set precedents regarding how much influence future administrations can exert on private educational institutions receiving public funds.
For now, Harvard remains defiant—and President Trump, unrelenting. With both sides standing their ground, this ideological clash is far from over.
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