Harvard's Donation Pause: Billionaire Backlash Over Antisemitism Controversy

Billionaire Len Blavatnik has paused his donations to Harvard University over President Claudine Gay's handling of antisemitism and student-led protests on campus. Conservative scholar Carol Swain has also called for Gay's ouster, alleging that Gay plagiarized her work. Blavatnik's decision comes after Gay's congressional testimony on antisemitism drew criticism from lawmakers and other university donors. Gay has faced allegations of plagiarism and claims that she was hired due to her race. Harvard's governing body has backed Gay, but she continues to face heavy criticism.