Trump’s billion-dollar ultimatum throws University of California into tumult
The University of California faces a billion-dollar ultimatum from the Trump administration, demanding payments and restrictions tied to antisemitism investigations. The standoff has divided regents, faculty, and students over compliance versus defiance, raising fears of compromised academic freedom. With stakes including federal funding and institutional values, UC’s struggle highlights the broader clash between politics and higher education.
The University of California faces a billion-dollar ultimatum from the Trump administration, demanding payments and restrictions tied to antisemitism investigations. The standoff has divided regents, faculty, and students over compliance versus defiance, raising fears of compromised academic freedom. With stakes including federal funding and institutional values, UC’s struggle highlights the broader clash between politics and higher education.
