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Partisan Divide Emerges in Trump Administration Antisemitism Hearing

2/20/2026

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A federal investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump's administration's handling of campus antisemitism revealed sharp partisan divides during its first hearing.
Craig Trainor criticized the Biden administration for failing to protect Jewish students.
Matt Nosanchuk defended their efforts.
The Education Department's civil rights enforcement cuts were highlighted, with Alyssa Lareau alleging illegal freezes on university grants.
The commission plans to release findings in the fall.

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A federal investigation into U.S. President Donald Trump's administration's handling of campus antisemitism revealed sharp partisan divides during its first hearing.
Craig Trainor criticized the Biden administration for failing to protect Jewish students.
Matt Nosanchuk defended their efforts.
The Education Department's civil rights enforcement cuts were highlighted, with Alyssa Lareau alleging illegal freezes on university grants.
The commission plans to release findings in the fall.