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DOJ Attorney's Hitler Admiration Raises Ethical Concerns

9/3/2025

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DOJ attorney Michael Velchik criticized Harvard for antisemitism but previously wrote an ungraded essay from Hitler's perspective.
Emails reveal Velchik's admiration for "Mein Kampf," raising ethical questions about his position.
He has ties to the Trump administration and worked for Sen. Josh Hawley post-White House.
Harvard is challenging its funding suspension, unlike other universities that have settled with the government.

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DOJ attorney Michael Velchik criticized Harvard for antisemitism but previously wrote an ungraded essay from Hitler's perspective.
Emails reveal Velchik's admiration for "Mein Kampf," raising ethical questions about his position.
He has ties to the Trump administration and worked for Sen. Josh Hawley post-White House.
Harvard is challenging its funding suspension, unlike other universities that have settled with the government.