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Trump’s antisemitism claims trigger cuts, 17% enrollment fall

7/29/2026

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Harvard, Princeton and Yale have faced deep cuts in federal research funding after President Donald Trump accused them of antisemitism.
Columbia University, which agreed to pay $200 million after accusations it failed to protect Jewish students, saw foreign enrollment fall about 17 percent because visa rules tightened.
Critics warn that funding cuts, visa restrictions and political attacks could permanently damage the United States’ reputation as a global hub for higher education.

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Harvard, Princeton and Yale have faced deep cuts in federal research funding after President Donald Trump accused them of antisemitism.
Columbia University, which agreed to pay $200 million after accusations it failed to protect Jewish students, saw foreign enrollment fall about 17 percent because visa rules tightened.
Critics warn that funding cuts, visa restrictions and political attacks could permanently damage the United States’ reputation as a global hub for higher education.