Trump Faces Court Block on Tariffs, Slams Harvard Admissions, and Pushes Iran Nuclear Talks Forward

 In the past 24 hours, former U.S. President Donald Trump faced a federal court ruling halting his new tariffs, reignited criticism of Harvard's admissions policy, and claimed progress in nuclear negotiations with Iran.

Former President Donald Trump addresses
new tariff proposals during a rally in Iowa.

⚖️ Federal Court Blocks Trump’s New Tariff Move

On May 28, 2025, a U.S. federal court ruled against Donald Trump’s plan to impose a new set of tariffs on foreign imports, stating that he had overstepped his executive authority under emergency powers.
The decision came after multiple lawsuits alleging that Trump’s tariff policies lacked legal basis and contributed to economic instability.

(Source: Reuters)

🎓 Trump Renews Attacks on Harvard Over Foreign Student Admissions

Also on May 28, Trump publicly criticized Harvard University, suggesting that no more than 15% of its student body should be foreign nationals.
He claimed the Ivy League school was "disrespecting the country" and allowing in students from “high-risk” regions, potentially putting American security at risk.

(Source: New York Post)

☢️ Trump Claims Progress in Iran Nuclear Talks

Trump also said that nuclear negotiations with Iran were making “real progress” and that a new agreement might be signed in the coming weeks.
He revealed that he had advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to launch any strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, in an effort to allow diplomacy to continue.

(Source: New York Post)

In just 24 hours, Donald Trump faced legal, academic, and diplomatic headlines. From a federal judge halting his tariff plan, to fiery words about Harvard, and hopeful tones on Iran — it’s clear the former president is stirring debate across all fronts.

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