Harvard University is currently embroiled in a contentious battle with the Trump administration over substantial federal funding cuts that the university argues jeopardize critical national security and public health research. Court records reveal that a Defense Department official urged the administration to reconsider its decision to cut a grant addressing biological threats, highlighting the serious implications of such funding losses. Amidst this tension, President Trump has publicly targeted Harvard, questioning its educational practices and international student population, and threatening to reallocate billions in federal grants to trade schools. Harvard President has called for the university to stand firm against these challenges, receiving support from graduates and faculty. Meanwhile, a federal judge has temporarily blocked Trump’s policies that would restrict foreign student enrollment at Harvard, reflecting the complexities of this ongoing legal and political struggle. This situation not only impacts the university but also raises concerns about the reputation of the US educational system on a global scale.