The Trump administration has escalated its conflict with Harvard University by terminating hundreds of research grants, including over 350 at Harvard Medical School. This move follows a previous freeze of $2.2 billion in funding due to Harvard's rejection of the administration's demands. The cuts threaten to dismantle many research projects, leaving young scientists without support. Additionally, the Department of Justice has initiated a controversial investigation into Harvard's adherence to a Supreme Court ruling regarding race in admissions, viewed as an abusive tactic by critics.
"The scale of what happened is incomprehensible-a bloodbath for research and the wider community," Brittany Charlton stated, illustrating the significant impact of funding cuts on scientific progress.
"This investigation is yet another abusive and retaliatory action-the latest of many-that the administration has initiated against Harvard," an official commented, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the Trump administration and the university.
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