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Trump, Vance and the attack on American universities

Last updated: April 21, 2025 4:55 am
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The Trump administration’s attack on American universities goes beyond combating antisemitism – it is a move to bring institutions that foster independent thought under government control. This assault is part of a larger strategy to dismantle the liberal establishment in America, with universities being a primary target.

In a speech given by JD Vance in 2021 titled “The universities are the enemy”, he called for aggressive action against higher education institutions. The Trump movement sees universities as a stronghold of liberalism that must be dismantled to defeat the ideology. The recent Gaza protests on college campuses provided a pretext for Trump and his followers to weaponize the charge of antisemitism in their vendetta against universities.

While there were incidents of antisemitism and glorification of terrorism following the Hamas attack, the Trump administration’s response was extreme. A letter sent to Harvard by the administration’s antisemitism task force demanded unprecedented control over student admissions, faculty hiring, and political views on campus in the name of enforcing “viewpoint diversity”. Harvard rightfully rejected these demands, but the threat to academic freedom in America looms large.

Vance has cited Viktor Orbán’s approach in Hungary as a model for dealing with universities, suggesting that American institutions should face consequences if they do not align with a less biased approach to teaching. The Trump administration is leveraging federal funding, tax-exempt status, and foreign student admissions to pressure universities into submission. This campaign, under the guise of combatting antisemitism, is creating a climate of fear on campuses that extends beyond pro-Palestinian activists.

The attack on academia not only threatens the strength of America’s university system but also poses a danger to American Jews who have long found refuge and opportunity in these institutions. The diversity and talent that foreign students bring to US campuses have been a source of strength for the country. Destroying this system is antithetical to the idea of “making America great again” and could have long-lasting repercussions.

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While antisemitism is a real concern, it is important to recognize that it exists across the political spectrum. The Trump administration’s focus on universities is not about addressing legitimate issues but about dismantling these institutions. American colleges have their flaws, but the solution is not to destroy them but to work towards improvement.

The attack on academia is a critical issue that requires attention and pushback from all stakeholders. It is essential to safeguard the principles of academic freedom and diversity in education. The future of America’s universities and the values they represent hang in the balance.

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