Trump Pushes Universities to Align with Government Policies for Funding
US President Donald Trump is pushing for alignment of top universities with government policies, dangling substantial funding as an incentive. The controversial plan has sparked discussions debate, with the head of a high council at the University of Texas expressing honour at being considered, while Democratic Governor of California Gavin Newsom warns against signing the agreement.
The Trump administration has proposed a new program that aims to fund nine top U.S. universities, on condition they adhere to certain principles. These include prohibiting suppression of conservative ideas and limiting the number of international students. The exact names of the universities have not been disclosed.
The initiative comes amidst increased pressure from the administration on science and academia. Trump's team has accused universities of left-leaning bias and insufficient action against antisemitism, leading to funding withdrawals from institutions like Harvard. The agreement also includes strict definitions of gender, echoing Trump's criticism of transgender people.
The head of a high council at the University of Texas confirmed the existence of the program, feeling honoured by the selection. However, Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom has opposed the agreement, warning universities not to sign or risk losing federal funding.
The Trump administration's plan to fund universities in exchange for alignment with its policies has sparked discussions debate. While some see it as an honour, others warn of potential risks. The nine selected universities are yet to publicly respond to the offer, and the discussions debate surrounding the agreement continues.
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