Former U.S. President Barack Obama praised Harvard University for standing up for student activism during the Trump administration. He said Harvard did a great job by not giving in to unfair demands meant to limit free speech and academic freedom. In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter), Obama wrote that Harvard has shown how important it is for schools to support open discussions and respect between students. He hopes other universities will follow Harvard’s example.
Harvard is facing a tough situation because it is standing with the students. The Trump administration has taken away $2.2 billion in grants planned for the university as punishment. Obama’s support highlights the importance of fighting for students’ rights and free expression in colleges.
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