Actually, Trump Should Demand Standards from Woke Universities

Jorge Martinez ,  April 26, 2025

Originally published by the Daily Caller

America’s ivory towers have forgotten who built them — and who pays the bills. In an increasingly politicized academic environment, President Donald J. Trump’s administration is right to demand accountability and transparency from elite institutions that accept billions in taxpayer dollars.

The recent uproar — with over 150 college presidents signing a letter accusing the federal government of “unprecedented overreach” — reveals just how detached many in higher education have become from the principles of equality, fairness, and national interest.

Let’s be clear: this is not about political vengeance or ideological warfare. It is about restoring balance and responsibility in a system that has, for too long, operated as a tax-funded echo chamber for radical activism, ideological discrimination, and administrative bloat.

To read the full article, please click here

Join The
Movement



By providing your information, you become a member of America First Policy Institute and consent to receive emails. By checking the opt in box, you consent to receive recurring SMS/MMS messages. Message and data rates may apply. Message frequency varies. Text STOP to opt-out or HELP for help. SMS opt in will not be sold, rented, or shared. View our Privacy Policy and Mobile Terms of Service.