The Trump administration will direct federal agencies to review their grants to Harvard University to potentially end or redistribute funding, as part of the White House’s escalating battle with America’s oldest university.
The Government Services Agency (GSA) plans to circulate a letter to agencies “asking them to identify any contracts with Harvard, and whether they can be cancelled or redirected elsewhere,” a senior White House official said.
The administration estimates about 30 contracts, collectively worth $100m, could be up for review.
Harvard University did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The White House will not revoke the funds automatically, but rather kick…