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Campus Crackdown: Trump's De-funding of Columbia & the ICE Arrest of a Pro Palestinian Student
Trump's Commitment to Addressing Campus Radicalization:
Donald Trump, during his campaign and presidency, promised to hold universities accountable for not stopping anti-Semitic and violent protests.
He specifically targeted Columbia University, which faced significant anti-Semitic protests following Hamas's attack on Israel.
#FederalFunding Cuts:
The Trump administration announced the rescission of over $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University due to its failure to address rising anti-Semitism on campus.
A comprehensive review of more than $5 billion in federal grant money to…
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