According to the Global Times, Harvard University's refusal to make major changes to its diversity policies as required by the federal government led the U.S. Department of Education to take retaliatory measures, freezing over $2.2 billion in federal funding for Harvard University. What did the Trump administration demand from Harvard University? The root cause is still DEI, which stands for "diversity, equity, and inclusion." The U.S. Department of Education claims that some faculty members and students at Harvard University are more enthusiastic about radical DEI ideologies rather than academic research. The school administration needs to weaken their influence and agree to set up an external group to review all teachers and students on campus. In addition, the U.S. Department of Education requires Harvard to prioritize merit-based selection in admissions and hiring, rather than basing decisions on race, skin color, or nationality. Another requirement is for Harvard to review international students' backgrounds and report any hostility towards American values. [Image: https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-axegupay5k/7c6832b9760b4c18a62fd78b2294abf8~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1745392504&x-signature=2jXTAC2NVtMFDh%2BnR9texQHRJRo%3D] President Trump of the United States It can be seen that the Department of Education has directly intervened in the operation of Harvard University. Harvard was very tough and refused the Department's requirements, and retaliation quickly followed. However, this is essentially an ideological dispute. The Trump administration has been cracking down on the DEI trend, while Harvard insists on DEI. The purpose of the confrontation is to win over voters. For example, Trump opposes progressive and awakened culture, and those who benefit from it may vote for MAGA in the future. If Harvard's current admission standards remain unchanged, where race and ethnicity are加分items, certainly some people will lose opportunities due to such policies. Forcing Harvard to make changes gives these people a chance. But Harvard's firm stance is not just about being tough; it is also about ideology, maintaining its status, and keeping the support of its traditional voter base. [Image: https://p3-sign.toutiaoimg.com/tos-cn-i-6w9my0ksvp/d35b888f6c64497fb5a6b80b25b402fc~tplv-tt-origin-web:gif.jpeg?_iz=58558&from=article.pc_detail&lk3s=953192f4&x-expires=1745392504&x-signature=2VlNmAJmaxmeEN%2FPbye4054S9hI%3D] Harvard University It should be noted that Harvard is not just a school; it is the face of the American system, the hallmark of American elite education. Trump's attack on it is not just against DEI but also a challenge to the entire establishment's话语权. Ultimately, this is not a question of right or wrong. Requiring Harvard to have fair admissions is not problematic, and Harvard's opposition to federal government intervention can be understood, as academic freedom should not be interfered with. Therefore, the real issue is the collision between two "Americas": One is the "real America" Trump speaks of - white, conservative, and nationalistic; The other is the "free America" represented by Harvard - diverse, progressive, and globalized. Trump wants to completely break the old order, the monopoly of elite classes over educational resources, opening up new paths for himself and his supporters, while Harvard wants to maintain the old order because that is how it has long depended on survival. This is a concrete manifestation of the severe internal division within the United States.表面上看是两党之争，但实际上是两种“国家认同”的生死较量。 在 Trump's world, the establishment is already rotten. He is not just settling accounts with one university but overturning a system - from education to media, from judiciary to finance. This distrust of the system resonates with many底层white voters in America. They feel abandoned by the elites and marginalized by multiculturalism. Now seeing Trump strike at Harvard, even if they can't explain what DEI is, they will instinctively applaud. Ultimately, this is not Harvard's problem or DEI's problem but a systemic problem in America. And Trump's goal is not to advocate for any particular group but to win the ideological battle, to let MAGA defeat DEI. But cutting off funding to top universities and forcing top scientists to leave the United States is a move that completely jeopardizes America's future. As a president of the United States, sacrificing the country's future for ideology, such a person who shouts "Make America Great Again," is he truly the American president? Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/7493789090505130531/ Disclaimer: This article represents the author's personal views. Please express your attitude by clicking the "like/dislike" buttons below.