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Education Secretary's Agenda Sparks Outrage Over Academic Freedom

5/29/2025

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon's call for university research to align with the Trump administration's agenda has sparked outrage, with critics warning it jeopardizes academic freedom. Her defense of funding cuts to Harvard, citing mishandling of antisemitism, has intensified concerns that the administration is weaponizing these issues to exert control over educational institutions.

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Education Secretary Linda McMahon's call for university research to align with the Trump administration's agenda has sparked outrage, with critics warning it jeopardizes academic freedom. Her defense of funding cuts to Harvard, citing mishandling of antisemitism, has intensified concerns that the administration is weaponizing these issues to exert control over educational institutions.