Hold up, folks! U.S. President Donald Trump just dropped a bombshell in the Oval Office: a deal with Harvard University could land the Ivy League school forking over $500 million. 🤯
After months of sparring over campus protests, diversity rules and federal funding, Trump says he and Education Secretary Linda McMahon are "very close" to sealing the agreement. What's in it? Harvard might be operating new trade schools, teaching students AI skills and more. 🤖📚
Here's the 411:
- Big payment: $500 million from Harvard.
- New programs: Trade schools on AI, engineering and other in-demand skills.
- Background feud: The administration threatened to pull federal funds over pro-Palestinian protests and campus policies.
Harvard hasn’t officially commented yet, but rights advocates are already waving red flags about academic freedom and free speech. Critics argue the government might be overstepping, lumping activism in with extremism. 🇺🇸✊
As negotiations wrap up, students, investors and policy buffs will be watching closely. Could this reshape how top universities balance activism, funding and specialized training? Stay tuned! 👀
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Trump says Harvard deal is close, university will pay $500 million
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