The Daily Signal VICTOR DAVIS HANSON: Trump’s Campus Crackdown is Long Overdue
Apr 14, 2025
Victor Davis Hanson, an esteemed classicist and military historian, critiques U.S. universities for failing to uphold students' rights. He discusses the implications of the Trump administration's stance on civil rights violations and the alarming rise of antisemitism on campuses. Hanson argues that federal financial dependencies should compel these institutions to comply with the Bill of Rights. He raises concerns about public perception and the political leanings of universities, suggesting that government accountability is long overdue.
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Princeton Protest Incident
- At Princeton, students attempted to disrupt a speech by former Israeli Prime Minister Bennett.
- Jewish students reported experiencing anti-Semitic slurs, highlighting universities' failure to protect free speech.
Declining University Approval
- American universities' approval ratings have plummeted due to perceived indoctrination.
- Their open political leanings and lack of diversity contribute to this decline.
Foreign Influence on Universities
- Universities' dependence on foreign funding, especially from China and the Middle East, influences their actions.
- This includes full-tuition-paying students and endowed professorships, creating a conflict of interest.