First on the fox: Trump’s administration announced on Friday that it will abolish more than $ 400 million of federal scholarships to Columbia University, citing concerns about growing anti -Semitism in the campus and the school’s failure to get rid of it.
Earlier this week, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Education (DOD) and the US General Services Directorate (GSA) announced Initiation of “comprehensive examination” Of the more than $ 5 billion of federal money to support Columbia, “in the light of current investigations due to potential violations of the title VI Civil Rights Act” associated with anti -Semitism in the campus.
It has only been four days since the announcement of Trump’s administration on this review, but agencies have already begun to demolish funds. Famous sources, who have asked to remain anonymous, say more than $ 400 million will be funding for Grant of HHS -A DOD to be abolished from Columbia as a result anti -Semitism This is reportedly continued on the campus.
As Columbia’s reconsideration continues, additional federals could be abolished, sources are familiar with the examination.
The protester holds the Palestinian flag in April 2024 at the Columbia University campus, in support of the protest camp that supports Palestine, despite the 14:00 published by university dissolution officials for dissolution or confrontation with suspension. (Reuters/David Dee Delgado)
The university faced Anti-Israel protesters this week Reminding the student camps who wrapped in Columbia and then the campuses across the country, after Hamas’ attack on innocent Israelce on October 7, 2023. The students came in and tried to take over the campus library, which led to nine arrests on Wednesday, according to the New York Post.
Linda McMahon, Minister of Education Trump Administration, visited the campus on Friday to meet University leaders and discuss constant worries related to anti -Semitism.
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“The Americans have watched the horror for more than a year, since Jewish students were attacked and harassed by elite university campuses-they are raised by anti-Semitic students and agitators. Occupational camps and demonstrations have completely paralyzed daily campus, and the liquidation of Jewish students in the students who were in the case.”
Linda McMahon speaks at the Republican National Convention before Trump’s victory of the election and its final nomination to lead the Education Department. (Reuters/Mike Segar)
“The institutions receiving federal funds are responsible to protect all students from discrimination. The obvious failure of Columbia to support the end of this basic agreement raises very serious questions about the fitness of the institution to continue operating with the United States.”
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The transition to a reduction of more than $ 400 million in grabbiy’s grants is in accordance with President Donald Trump Executive commands that require the suppression of anti -Semitism, especially at the college campuses. As part of the EOS, Trump’s administration has established a working group for multiple agencies for the fight against anti-Semitism, and the first major action was to review Columbia’s funds for Grant.
“We are reviewing the announcement of federal agencies and advocates cooperation with the Federal Government to renew the federal funding of Columbia,” Columbia spokesman said in a statement. “We seriously take Columbia’s legal obligations and understand how serious this announcement is and we are dedicated to the fight against anti -Semitism and ensuring the safety and well -being of our students, teachers and staff.”
