Trump teases deal with Harvard could be struck in ‘next week or so’

Published June 21, 2025 11:39am ET



The Trump administration is growing closer to striking a deal with Harvard University after the school became one of the most resistant to the administration’s demands on curbing antisemitism and “discriminatory” diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.

The New York Times reported that negotiations between the White House and Harvard have restarted and President Donald Trump signaled that a deal is close.

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