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Harvard University decided to defy President Trump's demands regarding diversity and immigration issues, which could be a turning point in the resistance to his agenda.
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This decision followed a meeting where Harvard administrators debated how to respond to Trump's demands to maintain federal funding.
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Harvard's stance was praised by former Presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden and described as a "turning point" against Trump's actions by a former federal appeals court judge.
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Harvard's substantial $53 billion endowment enables it to withstand potential repercussions.
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In the lead-up to Trump's inauguration, Harvard prepared for potential challenges by hiring a law firm with ties to the president and conservative legal experts.
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Trump's administration's actions were seen as an attempt to undermine the influence of liberal ideology in higher education.
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Following Harvard's announcement, other universities, including Columbia, Stanford, Cornell, Brown, MIT, and Michigan, also took a stand against the government's demands.
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The legality of the funding cuts has been questioned, with experts noting the procedural violations in the government's actions.
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The conflict between Trump's administration and universities is viewed as part of a broader attack on institutions perceived as centers of left-wing power.
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