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Steve Kerr praises Harvard for ‘standing up to the bully’ in President Trump:
Steve Kerr didn’t mince his words when it comes to the Trump administration.
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Steve Kerr Voices Support for Harvard’s Academic FreedomHarvard faces a $2.2B funding cut over disputes with the Trump administration on educational autonomy and free speech.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: sbnation.com
- Steve Kerr publicly backed Harvard by wearing its basketball shirt at a press event to highlight academic freedom.
- Harvard opposes federal efforts seen as restricting free speech under the guise of combating antisemitism on campuses.
- The Trump administration withheld $2.2 billion in funds and threatened to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status.
- Kerr’s advocacy is influenced by his father’s assassination, linked to outspoken academic criticism in the Middle East.
I believe in academic freedom. I think it’s crucial for all of our institutions to be able to handle their own business the way they want to — and they should not be shaken down, told what to teach, what to say by our government. That’s the dumbest thing I’ve ever heard, but it’s kind of par for the course right now. Yes, this is me supporting Harvard. Way to go. Way to stand up to the bully.— Steve Kerr speaks during a post-game press conference about the importance of academic freedom and supports Harvard in its conflict with the Trump administration.
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Key FactsHarvard Resists Trump: A Turning Point in Education
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- Harvard University decided to reject the Trump administration's demands despite a looming freeze of over $2 billion in federal funding.
- University leaders viewed the demands as a serious threat to institutional independence and chose to fight for their principles.
- The Trump administration responded swiftly with the funding freeze, placing Harvard in one of the gravest confrontations in its history.
- Harvard's decision is regarded as a pivotal moment in the confrontation between higher education institutions and the government, prompting significant reactions across academia.
The university will not surrender its independence or relinquish its constitutional rights.— Dr. Alan M. Garber, President of Harvard, in an open letter rebuffing the Trump administration's demands.
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