The Trump administration formally requested the IRS to revoke Harvard University's tax-exempt status, alleging a failure to adequately address antisemitism on campus. This action follows increased scrutiny of elite universities and a DOJ review of Harvard's federal contracts and grants. President Trump has criticized Harvard, accusing it of promoting hate and failing its students.
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