Universities Under Fire: Trump's Aggressive Tactics
A Controversial Approach
Trump's second term has seen a strong push against higher education. The Justice Department, under Trump's guidance, started looking into many universities. This was unusual because they didn't gather facts first. Some saw this as a political move.
Legal and Ethical Concerns
Many lawyers quit because they didn't agree with the approach. But Trump's team kept going. They investigated over 75 schools for things like antisemitism and fraud. Most schools said they didn't do anything wrong. Some courts even said Trump's methods were illegal.
A Broader Political Strategy
This campaign shows Trump's wider plan to target his political opponents. He wants to change university cultures, which he thinks are too "woke" and against him. He used federal funding as a weapon. Schools had to choose between their principles and money.
Chilling Effect on Academia
Professors are scared to teach certain topics. Researchers worry about saying the wrong thing. Campuses, once free and open, are now careful. Everyone is on edge.
