The Biden administration slapped Grand Canyon University with a record $37.7 million fine in 2023, claiming the Christian school tricked students about doctoral program costs. This was the biggest penalty ever against any university, fueling concerns about federal overreach targeting faith-based institutions. GCU President Brian Mueller fiercely denied the charges, calling it a politically motivated attack on their religious values.
For nearly two years, GCU fought the allegations, arguing they followed all rules and treated students fairly. Internal documents later proved the school clearly disclosed fees upfront. The Education Department’s own review found zero evidence of wrongdoing, exposing the original fine as baseless. This vindication came only after a leadership change at the department, highlighting how politics polluted fair oversight.
The Trump-appointed Education Department spokesperson blasted the Biden team’s actions, vowing to protect religious schools from unfair targeting. “We won’t persecute colleges just because they’re Christian,” the spokesperson declared, accusing Biden officials of weaponizing regulations against conservative values. GCU’s president celebrated the reversal as a win for truth and religious freedom.
Many Americans see this case as proof of the left’s hostility toward Christian education. While bureaucrats harassed GCU, they ignored scandals at liberal campuses pushing radical ideologies. This double standard reveals a dangerous bias: punish faith, protect woke agendas. Parents and students deserve schools that honor tradition, not activist government bullies.
Grand Canyon University serves over 100,000 students, offering quality education rooted in biblical principles. The attempted fine threatened their mission and raised tuition costs for hardworking families. Thankfully, truth prevailed—but the damage to trust in government regulators remains.
This wasn’t an isolated incident. Liberty University faced similar treatment under Biden, suggesting a pattern of attacking Christian institutions. Such heavy-handed tactics chill free speech and religious expression, core American rights liberals claim to cherish. It’s clear: the left fears values that challenge their secular agenda.
The dismissal “with prejudice” means bureaucrats can’t revive this bogus case. Common-sense Americans see through these dirty tricks—targeting faith isn’t governance, it’s tyranny. GCU’s stand inspires others to resist federal bullying and defend their beliefs.
This victory reminds us: eternal vigilance protects liberty. When government punishes people for their faith, patriots push back. The Biden administration’s failed attack on GCU proves even DC’s giants can’t crush the spirit of faithful Americans.
