The Trump administration has ordered federal agencies to cancel contracts with Harvard University. These contracts are worth around $100 million, a senior official confirmed.

Earlier, the government had already canceled over $2.6 billion in research contracts with Harvard. The university refused to accept the administration’s demands to change major programs. So, officials decided to take stronger action.

Agencies Told to Find Alternatives

The General Services Administration prepared a draft letter. It tells federal agencies to review all contracts with Harvard and find new contractors. The government is expected to send this letter on Tuesday, according to the official. The source remained anonymous because they weren’t allowed to speak publicly.

Trump’s Ongoing Criticism

The New York Times first reported the letter. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized Harvard. He described it as a “hotbed of liberalism and antisemitism.”

Harvard Takes Legal Action

On April 21, Harvard filed a lawsuit against the administration. The university opposed government pressure to change its leadership, admissions, and policies. Since then, the administration has responded aggressively. It reduced Harvard’s federal funding, threatened to remove its tax-exempt status, and took steps to limit international student enrollment.

30 Contracts Under Review

Another official said the administration listed around 30 contracts for review. These contracts involve nine different federal agencies and total about $100 million. One of them includes executive training for Homeland Security staff. This official also spoke anonymously.

Critical Contracts Will Stay for Now

However, not all contracts will stop right away. If an agency thinks a contract is important, it must plan a smooth switch to another vendor.

Finally, it’s important to note that this order only applies to federal contracts. Harvard’s research grants will remain unchanged.