Harvard President Warns of Threats to Democracy | JQJO

Former Harvard president Drew Gilpin Faust urged Americans to defend democratic values, drawing parallels to the Civil War. She warned of threats to constitutional checks and the rule of law under the current administration, citing President Trump's attacks on Harvard's independence and funding. Faust highlighted the sacrifices of Civil War soldiers and contrasted their fight for democracy with current global threats. Trump's recent threats against Harvard, including a potential $3 billion funding cut, underscore Faust's concerns about the erosion of democratic principles.