Harvard University has announced that it will not comply with the Trump administration's demands, risking $9 billion in federal funding. The demands include government and leadership reforms, merit-based admissions and hiring policies, and an audit of the university's views on diversity. Harvard President Alan Garber stated that the demands violate the university's First Amendment rights and exceed the government's authority. The Trump administration has been using taxpayer dollars to pressure academic institutions to comply with its political agenda.