The Trump administration’s move to block Harvard University from enrolling international students doesn’t just put more financial pressure on the school but also threatens a cradle for global political leaders.

Earlier this month, President Trump threatened Harvard with the loss of its tax-exempt status, and in April, Noem demanded the university turn over records on the “illegal and violent” activities of its foreign student visa holders, threatening that if the university didn’t comply, its “privilege of enrolling foreign students” would end.

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's authorisation to host international students. This was done by stripping the university of its SEVP (Student and Exchange Visitor Program) certification,