Chiefs' Tavia Hunt questions $53 billion worth Harvard receiving unaccounted government funding

Tavia Hunt, wife of Clark Hunt, chair and CEO of the NFL’s Kansas City Chiefs, shared a reel on her Instagram story on Friday, questioning the controversy surrounding Harvard's alleged $9 billion in government funding, despite having an endowment of $53.2 billion (according to Forbes), which is considered to be the largest academic endowment in the world.

In her story, she highlighted public concern by captioning it,

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“Why are taxpayers funding an institution with a $53 billion endowment?”

Chiefs' Tavia Hunt questions $53 Billion worth Harvard receiving unaccounted government funding [IG/@taviahunt]

The video featured Shabbos Kestenbaum, an American activist and graduate of Harvard Divinity School, saying,

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“You probably saw the news that the Trump administration is reviewing more than $9 billion worth in federal contracts granted to Harvard University... the fundamental question that the American people need to be asking themselves is, why is it a university that has an endowment larger than most countries' GDP, $53 billion, is receiving corporate subsidies and government handouts to the tune of $9 billion on top of $700 million they receive in federal subsidies paid for by you, the American taxpayer,”

Tavia Hunt receives a glaring health concern

Tavia Hunt follows a healthy lifestyle that she often shares on social media. However, the 53-year-old received bad news about her health. Hunt was diagnosed with high levels of glyphosate in her body. Glyphosate is a common herbicide used by farmers to control weeds.

On Wednesday, Hunt shared the health update on her Instagram story, revealing the unexpected results of a recent toxicity test.

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“Just had a toxicity test with @mediciislife and I’m HIGH in glyphosate. I am a super healthy person. I have already thrown out all plastic and made other changes - so super surprised by this. We need to demand better from those who are in charge and are supposed to protect public health.”

Tavia Hunt receives glaring health concern [IG/@taviahunt]

Tavia Hunt is often involved in the Kansas City Chiefs' game day and holds the position of director for the Chiefs Women's organization, among other philanthropic activities.

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