MA Gov. Healey: Trump Bullying Harvard ‘Smacks of the Authoritarian Regimes of Past’

During an appearance on MSNBC’s “The Beat,” Governor Maura Healey (D-MA) criticized the Trump administration’s decision to freeze $2.2 billion in grants to Harvard University, likening it to oppressive regimes of the past. Healey emphasized the importance of combating anti-Semitism on college campuses and expressed support for Harvard’s efforts to address the issue. She accused President Trump of attempting to stifle dissent and intimidate institutions like colleges and universities. Healey warned of the negative economic impact of cutting funding to higher education, urging a focus on supporting American researchers and entrepreneurs.