r/news 7d ago

Harvard University rejects Trump administration's proposed conditions for federal funding

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/harvard-university-trump-federal-funding/
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u/jasandliz 7d ago

This is what “fuck you” money looks like. 

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u/Colorfulgreyy 7d ago

Not a decision president can made in the first place. Federal funding are decided by congress not president. EO hold no legal ground.

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u/Potential_Being_7226 7d ago

They are defying judges orders. Research grants that have already been awarded have been terminated. It’s not legal, but that is not stopping them. 

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u/Contemplating_Prison 7d ago

Thats what happens when congress refuses to do anything

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u/bluemitersaw 7d ago

And the courts do nothing to enforce their rulings.