Trump Freezes Nearly $2 Billion in Ivy League Funding Over Antisemitism Probes

The Trump administration is intensifying its scrutiny of Ivy League institutions, freezing over $2 billion in federal funding amid investigations into alleged antisemitism and discrimination on campuses. Notably, Cornell University and Northwestern University face significant funding halts of over $1 billion and $790 million, respectively, as the administration conducts civil rights inquiries. The funding freezes are linked to protests supporting Palestine, which Trump has labeled as dangerous and supportive of Hamas. Critics argue that these actions threaten academic freedom and could foster an environment of increased Islamophobia and anti-Arab sentiment. Furthermore, the administration has previously suspended $400 million in funding to Columbia University for similar reasons. Universities are expressing concern over the impact of these funding cuts on critical research initiatives.