Obama is meddling in Trump’s business again.
Washington, D.C. – Former President Barack Obama is under fire after publicly applauding Harvard University for refusing to comply with the Trump administration’s efforts to restore order, accountability, and free speech protections on college campuses.
Last Friday, President Trump’s administration issued a formal directive to Harvard demanding the immediate removal of violent anti-Israel demonstrators, the end of racially divisive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, and a return to merit-based hiring and admissions.
In response, Harvard President Alan Garber claimed the demands violated First Amendment rights and exceeded the federal government’s authority under Title VI, which prohibits discrimination in federally funded programs. His refusal triggered an immediate and unprecedented financial consequence.
Trump Administration Responds: Over $2 Billion in Harvard Funding Frozen
Within 48 hours of Harvard’s public defiance, the Trump administration announced it was freezing $2.2 billion in long-term grants and halting $60 million in federal contracts, holding the Ivy League school accountable for ignoring civil rights enforcement tied to federal dollars.
“Taxpayer money should not fund institutions that turn a blind eye to antisemitism, suppress free speech, and promote political radicalism,” a senior administration official said.
The administration’s firm stance echoes what many Americans believe: elite universities must uphold American values—or lose public funding.
Obama Praises Defiance, Sparks Conservative Backlash
Obama, a 1991 Harvard Law School graduate, took to social media to praise Harvard’s defiance, calling it a defense of “intellectual inquiry and rigorous debate.” But critics argue it’s another example of left-wing elites prioritizing ideology over law and order.
This is not Obama’s first controversial statement in recent weeks. At a recent speech at Hamilton College, he urged Americans to be ready to “sacrifice” for progressive values—even if it means enduring discomfort, outrage, or social division.
Federal Crackdown Spreads Across Ivy League Campuses
Harvard is just the beginning. The Trump administration has already paused funding to the University of Pennsylvania, Brown University, and Princeton in a sweeping move to rein in what officials describe as “institutional rot” within academia.
The administration’s tough approach has already forced Columbia University to backtrack on its DEI agenda under the looming threat of billions in lost federal dollars.
Meanwhile, left-leaning legal groups like the American Association of University Professors are filing lawsuits claiming procedural violations under Title VI. But critics say this is just another tactic to shield liberal strongholds from accountability.
Key Takeaway for American Taxpayers
As the Trump administration takes bold steps to restore integrity and fairness in higher education, elites like Obama continue to back universities that promote division, tolerate anti-Semitic activism, and reject accountability.
The battle over federal funding and campus values is now front and center — and taxpayers are paying close attention.