Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said late on Friday his department was ending all military training, fellowships, and certificate programs with Harvard University in what marks the Trump administration's escalation against the Ivy League school. "The @DeptWar is formally ending ALL Professional Military Education, fellowships, and certificate programs with Harvard University," Hegseth said in a statement on social media website X, labeling Harvard as "woke." Also Read Donald Trump seeks $1 billion from Harvard as two sides remain far from dealRights advocates have raised concerns about free speech, academic freedom and due process. Harvard did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The university has previously sued the Trump administration over the government's attempt to freeze federal funding for the university.

Source: The Telegraph February 07, 2026 05:44 UTC