Trump says Harvard should cap foreign enrollment, provide student list

aljazeera.comPublished: 5/28/2025

Summary

The U.S. President, Donald Trump, has criticized Harvard University for allowing 31% of its student body to be foreign, prompting demands for a cap at 15% and greater transparency about enrollment sources. Trump also called on Harvard to limit the influence of groups it describes as pro-Palestine, aligning his administration's efforts with broader demands for more government control over education institutions. In response, Harvard has rejected these claims, maintaining its independence and challenging the administration's actions in court. While the university faces backlash from some academics, others argue that Trump's actions reflect a shift toward stricter immigration controls.