Elite Ivy League Under Fire for Prioritizing Foreigners and Ignoring Antisemitism
President Donald Trump is turning up the heat on Harvard University, urging the Ivy League giant to drastically reduce the number of foreign students it admits. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the university should cap international enrollment at 15% — far below the current 31% — to “Make Harvard Great Again” by prioritizing American students.
“Young Americans can’t get into top schools because elite institutions are handing out spots to foreigners,” Trump said. “It’s time to put our own students first.”
Billions in Federal Tax Dollars Frozen
Trump’s call comes after the administration froze over $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard last month. More recently, it temporarily blocked the school’s ability to enroll foreign students due to the university’s refusal to address antisemitic behavior on campus and provide transparency about its international population.
“Harvard is treating the United States with total disrespect,” Trump stated. “I want to see it become a place that honors American values — not radical ideologies.”
Massive $52 Billion Endowment Raises Questions
Trump also criticized Harvard’s ballooning endowment, which now sits at a staggering $52 billion, much of it accumulated through tax breaks and government-backed funds.
“They’ve taken billions from hardworking American taxpayers,” Trump said. “It’s ridiculous. They don’t need more money — especially when they’re promoting division and failing to protect Jewish students.”
Funding for Trade Schools Could Transform American Education
President Trump is calling for a bold shift in priorities: move federal funding away from wealthy elite schools and invest it in high-quality trade schools that provide real skills and real jobs for Americans.
“We’re uncovering hundreds of millions in misused funds,” he added. “That money should be helping American workers — not Ivy League activists.”
Grassroots Support Growing for Education Reform
Support for Trump’s education overhaul is surging. Across the country, older Americans, veterans, tradesmen, and middle-class families are rallying behind the idea of investing in American students and skilled labor — not foreign elites.
“People come up to me every day saying they love it,” Trump said. “With this kind of money, we can build the best trade schools anywhere in the world.”