New Delhi, May 26 -- US President Donald Trump has escalated his attacks on Harvard University, threatening to redirect billions in federal funding to trade schools, while accusing the Ivy League institution of harboring antisemitism and shielding radicalized foreign students.

In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump said he is "considering taking Three Billion Dollars of Grant Money away from a very antisemitic Harvard, and giving it to TRADE SCHOOLS all across our land."

"What a great investment that would be for the USA, and so badly needed!!!" he added, emphasising his push for skilled trades and vocational education.

In a follow-up post, Trump criticised Harvard for allegedly withholding information about its int...