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Mae Mailman
Lawyer who led the Trump administration's efforts and legal strategy concerning elite universities, discussing federal policy toward higher education and campus speech.
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Sep 25, 2025
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The Grand Strategy Behind Trump’s Crackdown on Academia
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Mae Mailman, a lawyer behind Trump's strategy on elite universities, dives into the challenges facing American higher education. She critiques the 'culture of victimhood' that undermines merit and discusses how this impacts campus life. Mailman highlights the rise of protest culture and the role of social media in shaping today's university dynamics. She reveals federal strategies for enforcing compliance among universities and calls for a return to merit-based admissions, emphasizing the need for intellectual diversity and accountability in academia.
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