(AP) -- Harvard University reversed its decision to name Chelsea Manning a visiting fellow early Friday, a day after CIA Director Mike Pompeo scrapped a planned appearance over the title for the soldier who was convicted of leaking classified information. Douglas Elmendorf, the dean of the university's John F. Kennedy School of Government, wrote
Following CIA Backlash, Harvard Rescinds Chelsea Manning’s Title
Despite revoking Chelsea Manning’s honorary title, Harvard still plans on inviting former White House press secretary Sean Spicer and former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski to serve as visiting fellows.
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