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The Trump administration is cracking down on universities who are allowing their campuses to turn into violent antisemitic activist sites where Jewish students are harassed and attacked and pro-Hamas rioters take over buildings.
On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education announced it is yanking over $400 million in federal grants from Columbia University in New York. And that’s just a start, as the Trump administration noted that Columbia is currently the recipient of over $5 BILLION in federal grants.
The U.S. Department of Education announced the cuts in funding in a press release Friday: [emphasis added]
Today, the Department of Justice (DOJ), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Education (ED), and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the immediate cancelation of approximately $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University due to the school’s continued inaction in the face of persistent harassment of Jewish students. These cancelations represent the first round of action and additional cancelations are expected to follow. The Task Force is continuing to review and coordinate across federal agencies to identify additional cancelations that could be made swiftly. DOJ, HHS, ED, and GSA are taking this action as members of the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism. Columbia University currently holds more than $5 billion in federal grant commitments.
On March 3, the Task Force notified the Acting President of Columbia University that it would conduct a comprehensive review of the university’s federal contracts and grants in light of ongoing investigations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. Chaos and anti-Semitic harassment have continued on and near campus in the days since. Columbia has not responded to the Task Force.
“Since October 7, Jewish students have faced relentless violence, intimidation, and anti-Semitic harassment on their campuses – only to be ignored by those who are supposed to protect them,” said Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. “Universities must comply with all federal antidiscrimination laws if they are going to receive federal funding. For too long, Columbia has abandoned that obligation to Jewish students studying on its campus. Today, we demonstrate to Columbia and other universities that we will not tolerate their appalling inaction any longer.”
McMahon met with Columbia University officials on Friday.
In a social media post, she announced, “Had a productive meeting with Columbia’s interim president Katrina Armstrong today. Look forward to working together to protect all students on their campus. The Trump Administration will not allow the continued harassment and threats of violence against students.”
Had a productive meeting with Columbia’s interim president Katrina Armstrong today. Look forward to working together to protect all students on their campus.
The Trump Administration will not allow the continued harassment and threats of violence against students. https://t.co/FL3YqiQWcD
— Secretary Linda McMahon (@EDSecMcMahon) March 7, 2025
McMahon spoke with News Nation and Fox News about the crackdown against the universities on Friday:
The Department of Education will not tolerate any widespread discrimination or violence against Jewish students.
We will be taking action against universities and colleges that fail to act. pic.twitter.com/jbdh2LTA5B
— Secretary Linda McMahon (@EDSecMcMahon) March 7, 2025
.@EDSecMcMahon: “The president has said he’s absolutely not going to allow federal funds to go to these universities that continue to allow antisemitism on campus. That’s just something we’re not going to do.” pic.twitter.com/SWgT90XeQ7
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) March 7, 2025
DOJ antisemitism task force chair Leo Terrell said this is “only the beginning.”
President Trump and DOJ antisemitism task force chair Leo Terrell have stripped Columbia University of $400,000,000 of federal funds due to the university’s failure to protect Jewish students from harassment and discrimination. According to Terrell, this is “only the beginning.”
— Ben B@dejo (@BenTelAviv) March 7, 2025
BREAKING: The Trump Administration has canceled $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University over its failure to address antisemitism. pic.twitter.com/nnjjxbnLGU
— Eyal Yakoby (@EYakoby) March 7, 2025
Many university professors have been caught actually supporting the pro-Hamas demonstrations.
Unbelievable!
Barnard professor Jackie Orr is parroting Hamas propaganda about “genocide.”Note: Columbia University receives $1.3 billion a year in federal funds.
It’s time for them to go broke! pic.twitter.com/0LkMPzrOMd— Era Gigman (@idan_bg) February 27, 2025
I asked an unhinged Barnard faculty member if she condemns the reported assault against a public safety officer on campus, who was hospitalized. Listen to her nonsensical word salad in support of these hateful and reckless anti-Israel protestors. How are these our faculty… pic.twitter.com/l593N15R6k
— David lederer (@Davidlederer6) February 27, 2025
🤬 What the $%# is happening at Columbia?
Jewish students are harassed. A professor who praised Oct. 7 is teaching about Zionism, while Israeli professor Shai Davidai is banned. Protesters who demanded a ceasefire are now chanting for violence.
Columbia has lost control. pic.twitter.com/uFXzolTLFu
— HonestReporting (@HonestReporting) February 4, 2025
Another Columbia University professor, Basil Smikl, went on MSNBC this week and raged against DOGE exposing wasteful spending, claiming it was racist.
Columbia University Professor Basil Smikle implies that DOGE saving taxpayer money is racist: “There are people who are charged with trying to find savings. So yes, it’s an attack on government, but it’s also an attack on this government. What I mean by that is it’s an attack on… pic.twitter.com/iKrwcIYxlB
— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) March 6, 2025
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