United States President Donald Trump has announced his intention to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, citing the institution's resistance to federal oversight on academic diversity. The announcement was made via Trump's post on the Truth Social platform, where he declared, "We are going to be taking away Harvard's Tax Exempt Status. It's what they deserve!"

This decision follows a contentious dispute between Harvard and the Trump administration. At the center of the issue was the administration’s demand that Harvard accept several requirements, including the installation of an external monitor to assess whether a diverse range of academic perspectives was being presented on campus.

Additionally, the university was asked to agree to end a freeze on $2.2 billion in federal funding. Harvard refused these terms, opting instead to file a lawsuit against the administration, asserting that the demands were unreasonable and potentially infringed upon academic independence.

President Trump’s move to strip the university of its long-held tax exemption represents a significant escalation in the administration’s broader campaign to reshape the cultural and ideological landscape of American higher education. Critics of the administration have raised concerns over political interference in academic affairs, while supporters argue that elite universities should be held accountable for promoting viewpoint diversity.

The outcome of this effort remains to be seen, as legal and political challenges are expected to follow. Nonetheless, the president’s bold stance signals a deepening divide between the federal government and prominent academic institutions under his leadership.