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Wesleyan President Slams Trump for Weaponizing Antisemitism

4/18/2025

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Wesleyan University President Michael Roth condemned the Trump administration for weaponizing antisemitism to manipulate universities. He highlighted the alarming threat to Harvard's tax-exempt status and the potential freezing of over $2 billion in funding, all stemming from the institution's commitment to diversity and equity programs.

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Wesleyan University President Michael Roth condemned the Trump administration for weaponizing antisemitism to manipulate universities. He highlighted the alarming threat to Harvard's tax-exempt status and the potential freezing of over $2 billion in funding, all stemming from the institution's commitment to diversity and equity programs.