Why Did Trump Lash Out at Harvard University?

17 April, 2025, 11:10 pm

Last modified: 17 April, 2025, 11:10 pm

Why Did Trump Lash Out at Harvard University?

17 April, 2025, 11:10 pm

Last modified: 17 April, 2025, 11:10 pm

Harvard University — an institution that has produced 162 Nobel laureates to date. Yet, former U.S. President Donald Trump called it a "joke," claiming that "Harvard teaches hate and stupidity." Why did he say that, and how has Harvard responded? That's what we'll explore in today's report.

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