Donald Trump announced that he will seek $1 billion in damages from Harvard University, in what is shaping up to be one of the most striking legal conflicts between a former U.S. president and an elite academic institution.
According to Trump’s inner circle, the lawsuit is related to actions that he believes directly harmed his image, reputation, and public standing. The former president argues that Harvard played a key role in decisions and positions that caused him significant economic and political damage.
The university, one of the most prestigious in the world, has not yet issued an official response, although legal experts anticipate a lengthy and highly publicized legal process. The case could set an important precedent regarding the boundaries between political figures and academic institutions.
What is Trump seeking with this billion-dollar claim?
To obtain financial compensation and send a political and legal message against what he considers unfair treatment by influential institutions.