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Trump Bans Federal Funds for College Political Activities
8/21/2025
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- The Trump administration prohibited federal funding for political activities at colleges, redirecting Federal Work Study funds to job experiences.
- Under Secretary Nicholas Kent stated taxpayer money should not finance political activism.
- This guidance supports Trump's executive order on election integrity, addressing mail-in voting and voting machines.
- Trump intends to campaign against these voting methods before the 2026 midterms.
