Harvard Professor Slams Trump's Funding Freeze as 'Illegal' and 'Antisemitic'

Harvard University Funding Freeze: Pinker Condemns Trump's Actions as 'Illegal' and 'Inappropriate' Cambridge, MA – Harvard Professor Steven Pinker has sharply criticized President Donald Trump's decision to freeze $2.65 billion in federal funding to the university, calling it "illegal" and "utterly inappropriate." The move, announced last week, has sparked widespread outrage and concern within academic circles and beyond. "It is illegal, it is utterly inappropriate," Pinker stated in a recent interview with the BBC's Newsnight. "It is not the way to fight antisemitism." Pinker's comments highlight concerns that the funding freeze disproportionately affects Jewish scientists and researchers at Harvard. The video shows a segment from the Newsnight interview, where Pinker expresses his outrage. The video also shows Trump, adding visual contrast to Pinker's condemnation. The video's text overlays emphasize Pinker's key points. The decision to freeze funding has raised serious questions about academic freedom and the potential for political interference in scientific research. The long-term consequences for Harvard and the broader scientific community remain to be seen. However, the strong condemnation from prominent figures like Professor Pinker underscores the gravity of the situation.