Trump Targets Harvard Again Over International Students After Court Blocks Administration’s

Former President Donald Trump has once again taken aim at Harvard University, just days after a federal judge halted his administration’s efforts to revoke the institution’s ability to enroll international students.

Posting on Truth Social Sunday, Trump criticized the presence of international students at Harvard, claiming their home countries are "not at all friendly to the United States" and that they "pay NOTHING toward their student's education." He added that the administration wants to know "who those foreign students are," accusing Harvard of lacking transparency.

Harvard declined NPR’s request for comment on the matter Sunday morning.

This latest criticism follows a federal judge’s decision on Friday to temporarily block the administration's move to strip Harvard of its ability to accept international students. The university had argued in court that the administration's actions were a "blatant violation of the First Amendment" and an attempt to coerce Harvard into changing its governance, academic programs, and campus ideologies.

In April, the federal government froze more than $2.2 billion in grants and contracts to Harvard after the university refused to comply with administration demands involving hiring practices and admissions policies.

Last week, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defended the revocation, stating that Harvard was being held accountable for "fostering violence, antisemitism, and coordinating with the Chinese Communist Party on its campus."

But U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs issued a temporary restraining order, preventing the administration from enforcing the measure. In response, Harvard President Alan Garber called the ruling "a critical step to protect the rights and opportunities of our international students and scholars, who are vital to the University's mission and community."

International students currently make up approximately 27% of Harvard's student population, though most are not eligible for federal financial aid.