Trump hints at $500 million settlement with Harvard

US President Donald Trump indicated on Wednesday a willingness to settle for $500 million in a legal dispute with Harvard University over the $2.5 billion in funding his administration canceled. The funding was withdrawn following accusations that the university allowed antisemitism and promoted diversity policies.

"Well it's a lot of money," Trump told reporters when asked at the White House if $500 million would be enough to make a deal, News.Az reports citing foreign media.

Negotiating with Harvard

The New York Times reported on Monday that the Ivy League institution was open to spending up to that amount to settle the dispute.

"We're negotiating with Harvard now. They would like to settle, so we'll see what happens" Trump said.

Harvard sued the administration this year to have billions of dollars of frozen federal funds restored. Trump is at odds with Harvard and other universities over pro-Palestinian protests and diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

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