Trump cuts $ 400 million in subsidies to Columbia on worries about anti -Semitism

First on Fox: The Trump government announced on Friday that it will withdraw more than $ 400 million to federal subsidies to Columbia University, that concern about rising anti -Semitism on campus and the failure of the school to tackle it.

Earlier this week, the Health and Human Services (HHS), Education (Doed) and the US General Services Administration (GSA) announced Initiation of an “extensive assessment” From more than $ 5 billion in federal subsidy money that goes to Columbia, “in the light of current investigations into possible violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act” with regard to anti -Semitism on campus.

It is only four days since the announcement of the Trump government of this assessment by the agencies has already started reducing funds. Well -known sources, which to remain anonymous, say that more than $ 400 million will be withdrawn from HHS Federal Stock Exchange Funds from Columbia as a result of the anti -Semitism That is reportedly on the campus.

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As the assessment of Columbia’s subsidy continues, extra federal financing could be withdrawn, according to sources that are familiar with the assessment.

A demonstrator has a Palestinian flag during an April 2024 March on the Campus of Columbia University to support a protest camp to support Palestinians, despite a deadline of 2 p.m. by university officials to dissolve or to be underlined. (Reuters/David Dee Delgado)

The university was underway Anti-Israel protests this week Reminds of the student chambers that coated Columbia, and then campuses throughout the country, after the attack of Hamas on innocent Israelis on October 7, 2023. Students swarmed and tried to take over a library on campus, which led to nine arrests on Wednesday, according to the New York Post.

Linda McMahon, the educational secretary of the Trump government, visited the campus to meet on Friday university leaders And discuss the constant concerns with regard to anti -Semitism.

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“Americans have already protected for more than a year, because Jewish students were attacked and harassed on elite university campuses-repeated by anti-Semitic students and agitators. Illegal camps and demonstrations have completely paralyzed daily campus operations, who have unprompted Jewish teachers, said this week.

Linda McMahon speaks at the Republican National Convention prior to the election profit of Trump and its ultimate nomination to lead the Ministry of Education. (Reuters/Mike Fresh)

“Institutions that receive federal funds have a responsibility to protect all students against discrimination. Columbia’s apparent failure to maintain their end of this basic agreement raises very serious questions about the suitability of the institution to continue to do business with the US government.”

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The switch to reduce more than $ 400 million in subsidy funds to Columbia is in line with President Donald Trump’s Executive orders require a performance against anti -Semitism, especially at university campuses. As part of the EOS, the Trump administration has set up a task force with several authorities to combat anti-Semitism, with the first major action being the assessment of the stock market funds of Columbia.

“We judge the announcement of the federal agencies and promise to work with the federal government to restore the federal financing of Columbia,” said a Columbia spokesperson in a statement. “We take the legal obligations of Columbia seriously and understand how serious this announcement is and are dedicated to combat anti -Semitism and to guarantee the safety and well -being of our students, teachers and staff.”