President Trump took bold action to hold Columbia University accountable for failing to protect Jewish students from antisemitic harassment. The federal government cut $400 million in taxpayer funding, sending a clear message that schools allowing hate will face consequences.
Republican leaders like Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis praised the move, saying it’s time colleges face real penalties for letting chaos rule. Jewish students at Columbia have faced threats, swastikas, and violent protests since Hamas attacked Israel last year. Many felt abandoned by campus leaders who turned a blind eye.
The Trump administration warned Columbia to fix the problem, but the school ignored repeated demands. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said Jewish students deserve safety, not silence. Cutting funds shows President Trump won’t tolerate universities putting politics over protecting students.
Malliotakis backed Trump’s order to strip visas from foreign students supporting Hamas. She argued radicals exploiting free speech to spread antisemitism don’t belong here. Law-abiding students shouldn’t suffer while extremists hijack campuses.
Columbia’s loss of funding hits programs relying on federal grants, but conservatives say it’s necessary to force change. Schools must learn that coddling antisemitism has costs. Taxpayers shouldn’t fund institutions that fail basic responsibilities.
Critics claim the move targets free speech, but Malliotakis stressed harassment crosses the line. Jewish students reported being spat on, shoved, and threatened. Letting mobs chant pro-Hamas slogans creates danger, not dialogue.
The White House vows more action if colleges keep ignoring antisemitism. Trump’s message is simple: stand up for Jewish students or lose support. This decisive leadership contrasts with past weakness that let campuses decay.
Columbia now must earn back trust by cracking down on hate. Conservatives believe strong policies, not empty promises, will restore order. President Trump’s stand shows America puts safety first—no exceptions.
