U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation placing new restrictions on foreign student visas specifically for Harvard University, the White House announced on Wednesday June 4,2025.
The move comes amid rising tensions between the Trump administration and the prestigious academic institution. According to an internal cable obtained by Reuters, the U.S. State Department had already instructed all its consulates worldwide last month to step up screening procedures for anyone applying for a visa to study or travel to Harvard for any reason