Trump Targets Harvard’s Funding as Antisemitism Tensions Flare

The Trump administration has intensified its clash with Harvard University, announcing plans to cut the institution’s remaining $100 million in federal funding, effectively severing all financial ties with the Ivy League giant. The move, rooted in a university-led investigation ordered by Harvard President Alan Gerber, highlights a broader push to address rising antisemitism on campuses. The report details systemic issues, fueling the administration’s decision to act decisively.

In a parallel development, Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, boasting nearly 3 million followers, faced suspension after broadcasting the manifesto of a suspect linked to the tragic killing of two Israeli Embassy staffers in Washington, D.C. The incident, which saw Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim shot outside the Capital Jewish Museum, sparked outrage. The Washington Post also stirred controversy, deleting an X post tied to the murders after backlash over its framing of Jewish identity.

First Lady Melania Trump dismissed critics’ claims that the Harvard crackdown is driven by personal vendettas, insisting it’s about confronting antisemitism head-on. Meanwhile, Israel’s UN ambassador Danny Danon condemned UN officials for spreading what he calls 'blood libels' that incited violence, pointing to the D.C. murders as a grim consequence of unchecked rhetoric.

The surge in antisemitic incidents has ignited a broader debate about free speech, institutional accountability, and the role of influential platforms in amplifying dangerous narratives. As tensions rise, the question remains: will these actions spark meaningful change or deepen divisions?