Harvard Is Trying to Resist Trump. It Might Not Be Working.

For Harvard students, this year’s graduation ceremony comes amid
an intense standoff between one of America’s most prestigious
universities and the United States government.


Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative reporter for The Times,
explains how the conflict escalated and what it reveals about how
far the administration will go to fulfill its agenda.


Guest: Michael S. Schmidt, an investigative
reporter for The New York Times, covering Washington.


Background reading: 


Harvard leaders see only bad outcomes ahead as they battle
President Trump.

The Trump administration says it is halting Harvard’s ability
to enroll international students.



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