Claudine Gay Addresses Her Harvard Presidency and Resignation Amidst Racial Tensions

Claudine Gay, the former president of Harvard University, defended her resignation in a New York Times op-ed, citing her desire to prevent political figures from using her as a tool to attack the university's values. She acknowledged mistakes in addressing antisemitism on campus and faced plagiarism accusations, which she has taken steps to correct. Gay's resignation came after intense scrutiny and political pressure, including racist attacks and death threats. She warns that the campaign against her is part of a larger effort to erode public trust in American institutions.