Trump Officials Blame Mistake for Harvard Confrontation

White House claims letter to Harvard with demands was an 'unauthorized' mistake: NYT

The April 11 letter set off a public feud between the White House and Harvard University.

WH Ignited Harvard War by Mistake—but Still Blames Harvard

The Trump administration claims Harvard should have known its wild demand letter was sent in error.

Trump officials say antisemitism task force sent Harvard letter by mistake, sparking row

'Even if the letter was a mistake, the actions the government took this week have real-life consequences,' the university said. At the time it was sent, Harvard believed it was still in constructive talks with Trump officials, making the letter's arrival both surprising and damaging

The letter that the Trump administration sent to Harvard University and that started a deep legal conflict between the parties was sent by mistake, two senior sources tell The New York Times.

Letter that set off Trump-Harvard war was 'unauthorised', sent by mistake: Report

Harvard and Trump administration clash over an "unauthorised" letter demanding changes in hiring, admissions, and curriculum, leading to a major dispute.

Letter to Harvard sent by mistake by Trump officials, claims NYT report

The letter included a series of demands about hiring, admissions and curriculum, which started a legal battle between the university and the White House.