Trump's Harvard Foreign Student Demand Sparks Debate

Trump Demands List of Harvard's Foreign Students, Citing 31% Percentage as 'Too Much' Former President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Harvard University, this time focusing on the number of foreign students enrolled. In a short video clip that surfaced on May 25th, 2025, Trump stated, "It shouldn't be 31%. It's too much because we have Americans that want to go there." He further demanded a list of the foreign students, suggesting a need for further scrutiny. This statement follows a pattern of Trump's previous comments on immigration and higher education. While he acknowledged that the US government contributes financially to Harvard, he questioned the university's policy regarding the high proportion of international students. The video has ignited a discussion about the balance between international education and opportunities for domestic students. Harvard has yet to issue an official response to Trump's remarks. The video's release has prompted a wider conversation about the role of foreign students in American universities and the potential implications of policies that might restrict their enrollment.