In a major shake-up, the Trump administration has slashed $400 million in grants to Columbia University this Friday. 📉 The decision comes after claims that the institution failed to protect its Jewish students from ongoing antisemitic harassment.
A Joint Task Force, including members from the Justice Department, Health and Human Services, Education, and the General Services Administration, conducted a thorough investigation. Their report cited "the school's continued inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students" as the primary reason for the funding cuts.
This move follows an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on January 29, aimed at combating antisemitic harassment in schools and colleges. The task force was established on February 3 to oversee the implementation of these measures.
While the statement didn't detail which specific grants are affected, it mentioned that the cuts would be part of the more than $5 billion currently allocated to Columbia University. 🤔
Trump recently took to social media, warning that he would withdraw funding from educational institutions that allow "illegal protests," further escalating tensions around campus safety and free speech.
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Trump cuts $400m in grants to Columbia over antisemitism concerns
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