Trump Pulls $400 Million From Columbia University Over Gaza Protests
The Trump administration is pulling $400m of federal funding from Columbia University, citing the college's alleged failure to combat antisemitism on campus. The university has faced significant backlash for its handling of pro-Palestinian protests last year, which saw some of the largest and most tense demonstrations in US history. Columbia University's reputation as a prestigious institution is now under scrutiny following the decision.
- This move highlights the growing tensions between free speech and academic freedom versus the pushback from powerful voices that seek to silence dissenting opinions.
- Will universities across the US be forced to adopt more restrictive policies around student activism, potentially undermining the very principles of higher education?