Campus Crackdown: Trump's De-funding of Columbia & the ICE Arrest of a Pro Palestinian Student
Trump's Commitment to Addressing Campus Radicalization: Donald Trump, during his campaign and presidency, promised to hold universities accountable for not stopping anti-Semitic and violent protests. He specifically targeted Columbia University, which faced significant anti-Semitic protests following Hamas's attack on Israel. #FederalFunding Cuts: The Trump administration announced the rescission of over $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University due to its failure to address rising anti-Semitism on campus. A comprehensive review of more than $5 billion in federal grant money to Columbia is underway, with potential for further cuts. #ICE Arrests and Deportations: Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested a pro-Palestinian activist at Columbia University, with plans to revoke visas and deport individuals involved in violent protests. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the administration would revoke visas and green cards of Hamas supporters in the U.S. Economic Policies and Job Market Impact: The Trump administration's policies have led to an increase in job gains for native-born Americans and a decrease in employment for foreign-born workers. Trump emphasized the importance of putting Americans first in the job market, contrasting his policies with those of the Biden administration. #Greenland Proposal: Trump reiterated his interest in Greenland, proposing to invest billions and create new jobs if Greenlanders chose to join the United States. The proposal faced resistance from Greenland's Prime Minister, but Trump remained focused on the strategic importance of Greenland. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast and Verdict with Ted Cruz Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for ListeningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.