Donald Trump said Harvard University's 'sins are forgiven' if they complete a $500million deal with the White House to open trade schools. Trump initially said a deal had been reached but then said officials were 'close to finalizing' the agreement. Trump said the agreement includes a $500 million payment from Harvard that would be used to create 'a giant trade school, a series of trade schools that would be run by Harvard.' Trump previously advised his Education Secretary Linda McMahon during a Cabinet meeting not to negotiate with the university, calling Harvard, 'very bad'. Trump came into office saying he would cut funding for schools that defied his agenda, vowing to eliminate 'wokeness.'