The DSR Network The Daily Blast: Trump’s Fury at Harvard Darkens as GOPer Openly Admits: “We’re Afraid”
Apr 18, 2025
In a revealing conversation, Jeffrey Sachs, a professor at Acadia University and expert on authoritarianism, delves into President Trump’s escalating fury at Harvard University. He discusses the administration's threats to limit foreign student admissions and how these actions could undermine free speech. Sachs highlights the chilling atmosphere within the GOP, exemplified by Senator Lisa Murkowski's admission of fear of retaliation. The talk explores the implications of these threats for higher education and the potential resilience of institutions facing authoritarian pressures.
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Unprecedented Government Attack on Harvard
- The Trump administration's aggression toward universities like Harvard is unprecedented in U.S. history.
- This intense focus signals a new level of authoritarian pressure on academic institutions.
DHS Overreaches on Student Data
- DHS demands Harvard provide extensive private information on students beyond legal requirements.
- These demands overreach current laws protecting student privacy and university autonomy.
Legal Grounds to Challenge DHS Demands
- The government lacks legal authority to force Harvard to meet these excessive information demands.
- Harvard has strong legal grounds to challenge the government's unprecedented request.