President Donald Trump is taking bold steps to protect American values on college campuses and in schools. His administration recently arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. Khalil’s green card was revoked, and he faces deportation. Trump says this is just the start of cracking down on anti-Israel activism that fuels antisemitism.
Columbia University lost $400 million in federal funding after failing to stop violent protests last year. The Trump administration accused the school of letting anti-Jewish hate spread. Despite complaints from liberal professors, the White House insists colleges must follow the law or lose taxpayer money.
Protests erupted at campuses nationwide after Hamas attacked Israel in 2023. Some students called for Israel’s destruction and harassed Jewish classmates. Trump’s team says these demonstrations crossed the line from free speech into support for terrorism. The administration is working with the Department of Justice to deport foreign students who back Hamas.
A new executive order directs schools to use strict rules against antisemitism. It adopts the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition, which includes denying Israel’s right to exist. Schools that don’t comply could lose federal aid. Conservatives praise this move for defending Jewish students and American allies.
Trump is also shrinking the Department of Education to stop liberal indoctrination. He wants to end critical race theory and transgender policies in classrooms. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is cutting staff and programs focused on diversity initiatives. This returns control to parents and states instead of Washington bureaucrats.
School choice is expanding under Trump’s leadership. Parents can now use public funds for private schools or homeschooling through education savings accounts. This helps families escape failing schools pushing radical agendas. Critics claim it hurts public education, but conservatives say competition improves quality for everyone.
The administration warns schools to drop race-based programs or lose funding. Trump calls diversity efforts “Marxist indoctrination” that divide students. New guidance says districts must treat all children equally regardless of skin color. Conservative groups cheer this return to colorblind policies that focus on merit instead of identity politics.
Elon Musk and Trump’s “Department of Government Efficiency” are slashing wasteful spending. They’ve ended contracts for teacher trainings about white privilege. Republicans say this cleans up education waste and stops anti-American ideas. Trump’s plan puts America first by protecting students, supporting Israel, and trusting parents to raise the next generation.
