Trump claims (again) that Harvard is teaching students 'remedial math'

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

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Trump suggests again that Harvard is teaching its students 'remedial math' such as '2+2=4,' an ex-Fox News star is sworn is as a top DC prosecutor, and the principal of the New Orleans prison escapees issues a savage response.

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1 | Trump again suggests Harvard is teaching students '2+2= 4'

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2 | Ex-Fox News star Jeanine Pirro sworn in as top DC prosecutor

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3 | New Orleans escapee's ex-principal gives savage response to jailbreak

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4 | ICE arrests NYC high school asylum-seeker in immigration courthouse

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5 | Trump confirms he told Israel's Netanyahu to stand down on Iran strike

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