The Trump administration took a bold stand against antisemitism by cutting $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University. This move sends a clear message that schools failing to protect Jewish students will face serious consequences. The decision follows months of chaos on campus, where radical protesters harassed Jewish students and disrupted classes.
Columbia’s leaders admitted their rules against such behavior were “only on paper” for years. Interim President Katrina Armstrong promised to fix the problem, but the damage was already done. Federal officials warned that more funding cuts could come if the university doesn’t take real action. This isn’t just about money—it’s about holding woke institutions accountable.
Corey DeAngelis, a strong supporter of school choice, praised the move. He said it’s time to stop letting radical unions and universities control education. DeAngilis argued that schools like Columbia care more about pushing far-left politics than keeping students safe. “This is what happens when elites put ideology over kids,” he said.
Jewish students at Columbia have faced threats and intimidation since Hamas attacked Israel in 2023. Protesters stormed buildings, chanted hateful slogans, and even shut down graduation. The university did little to stop it, even as families begged for help. Taxpayers shouldn’t fund places that let this happen.
The $400 million cut targets grants for research and other programs. Critics claim this hurts science, but many of these projects are run by Jewish scholars. The real issue is Columbia’s double standard—punishing conservatives while coddling radicals. This hypocrisy has no place in American education.
President Trump’s task force is visiting nine other campuses with antisemitism problems. Schools that follow Columbia’s path could lose billions in federal funds. This isn’t about politics—it’s about protecting students and restoring common sense. Universities must choose: stand with America or keep bowing to mobs.
Columbia has a $14 billion endowment, so the funding loss won’t shut them down. But it’s a wake-up call. For too long, Ivy League schools have pushed anti-American ideas while taking taxpayer money. The administration is finally putting students over slogans.
This fight isn’t over. Parents and lawmakers are demanding accountability from out-of-touch colleges. School choice lets families escape failing systems, and now universities are learning they can’t ignore the public. Defunding woke indoctrination is a win for all Americans who value freedom and safety.
