In a sharp escalation of its ongoing clash with Harvard University, US President Donald Trump’s administration is reportedly taking steps to cancel all remaining federal contracts with the Ivy League institution, valued at roughly $100 million.
The directive, issued through the General Services Administration (GSA), instructs federal agencies to assess and terminate contracts deemed nonessential and, where possible, shift services to alternative vendors.
According to reports, a letter from Federal Acquisition Service Commissioner Josh Gruenbaum, the GSA is supporting a government-wide review of Harvard’s contracts to ensure alignment with the administration’s strategic priorities. “We recommend that your agency terminate for convenience each contract that it determines has failed to meet its standards,” Gruenbaum wrote.
The Trump administration is moving to end all federal contracts with Harvard University, according to a letter obtained by @DailyCaller.
The letter instructs all federal agencies to “seek alternative vendors for future services where you had previously considered Harvard.” pic.twitter.com/ABLFKIopLg
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The sweeping move spans nine federal departments and includes a range of contracts, from biomedical research to executive education programs. Agencies have been given until June 6 to submit reports on their intended actions regarding each agreement.
This latest directive follows a separate, controversial decision last week to strip Harvard of its authorization to enroll international students, citing non-compliance with federal expectations. That action was temporarily paused after a federal judge intervened during an emergency hearing.
