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Trump's 100-Day Attack on Free Speech in Universities

4/29/2025

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In just 100 days, the Trump administration has launched a fierce assault on free speech and academic freedom at U.S. universities. By pressuring institutions, restricting scientific inquiry, and threatening international students, critics warn that these tactics threaten the very essence of higher education, aiming to stifle independence and control university policies.

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In just 100 days, the Trump administration has launched a fierce assault on free speech and academic freedom at U.S. universities. By pressuring institutions, restricting scientific inquiry, and threatening international students, critics warn that these tactics threaten the very essence of higher education, aiming to stifle independence and control university policies.