President Donald Trump has renewed his attacks on Harvard University, accusing the school of “judge shopping” amid ongoing lawsuits with the administration. On Monday, Trump threatened to withdraw $3 billion in federal grants from Harvard.

Trump criticized the university’s response to anti-Israel protests and suggested the funds be redirected to trade schools instead. Harvard President Alan Garber countered, telling NPR that cutting the funding would harm important government-backed research.

“Federal grants support work the government requests,” Garber explained. “If the money is shifted, that work simply won’t happen.”

The dispute escalates during Harvard’s spring commencement week, following a recent federal move to block Harvard from enrolling international students, about 27% of its student body. This block was quickly overturned by a judge after Harvard sued the administration.

Additionally, Harvard University filed a lawsuit over the administration’s decision to freeze $2.2 billion in funding, which was later partially cut by another $450 million. The White House also threatened to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status amid the fight.

U.S. District Judge Allison Dale Burroughs, who has previously ruled in favor of Harvard in high-profile cases, is overseeing the litigation. Trump criticized the university for choosing her, accusing it of seeking a favorable judge.

The case is set for a hearing later this week, coinciding with Harvard’s graduation ceremonies near the federal courthouse.

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