Trump Tackles Foreign Funding Threats to Universities
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**Foreign Funding Woes: Universities in the Crosshairs of Trump's New Order**
In a significant move aimed at protecting American academic integrity, President Donald Trump has taken decisive action against the alarming trend of undisclosed foreign funding flowing into U.S. universities.
According to a recent report, nearly $29 billion in foreign money has been funneled into these institutions between 2021 and 2024, more than doubling the total of the previous four-year period. This influx is not merely an academic issue; it's a national security concern.
Prominent sources of this foreign funding include adversarial nations like China and Qatar, raising red flags about the influence of hostile powers on American campuses. The Biden administration's lax enforcement of transparency laws allowed this influx to go unchecked, risking exposure to foreign manipulation and undermining academic integrity.
To combat this growing crisis, Trump has introduced an executive order mandating strict compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, which requires universities to disclose the sources of substantial foreign donations. This order instructs Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to ensure that higher education institutions cannot hide behind claims of privacy and to publicly question any failures to comply.
Universities have historically battled against transparency, often citing exorbitant costs and bureaucratic challenges when asked for details about foreign donations. However, under Trump’s administration, the expectation is clear: compliance is not optional. Case in point: following the signing of this order, the University of California, Berkeley, which had been reluctant to disclose information about foreign donors, promptly released a list of donations, uncovering several contributions from Chinese nationals.
As Trump stated, “American higher education is one of our most valuable assets,” and protecting it from foreign influence is a top priority. The implications of undisclosed donations are far-reaching, involving potential links to extremism, intellectual property theft, and compromised national interests.
The executive order signals to both universities and foreign entities that the era of opacity is over. It reinforces the message that American institutions must prioritize transparency and responsibility, especially when millions are at stake from foreign powers.
With Trump at the helm, the push for modern accountability within universities stands to reshape not only the academic landscape but also the foundational integrity of American education itself. The university system must now grapple with the reality of stringent oversight—for the benefit and security of all Americans.
Sources:
thecollegefix.com
americanthinker.com
freebeacon.com
In a significant move aimed at protecting American academic integrity, President Donald Trump has taken decisive action against the alarming trend of undisclosed foreign funding flowing into U.S. universities.
According to a recent report, nearly $29 billion in foreign money has been funneled into these institutions between 2021 and 2024, more than doubling the total of the previous four-year period. This influx is not merely an academic issue; it's a national security concern.
Prominent sources of this foreign funding include adversarial nations like China and Qatar, raising red flags about the influence of hostile powers on American campuses. The Biden administration's lax enforcement of transparency laws allowed this influx to go unchecked, risking exposure to foreign manipulation and undermining academic integrity.
To combat this growing crisis, Trump has introduced an executive order mandating strict compliance with the Higher Education Act of 1965, which requires universities to disclose the sources of substantial foreign donations. This order instructs Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to ensure that higher education institutions cannot hide behind claims of privacy and to publicly question any failures to comply.
Universities have historically battled against transparency, often citing exorbitant costs and bureaucratic challenges when asked for details about foreign donations. However, under Trump’s administration, the expectation is clear: compliance is not optional. Case in point: following the signing of this order, the University of California, Berkeley, which had been reluctant to disclose information about foreign donors, promptly released a list of donations, uncovering several contributions from Chinese nationals.
As Trump stated, “American higher education is one of our most valuable assets,” and protecting it from foreign influence is a top priority. The implications of undisclosed donations are far-reaching, involving potential links to extremism, intellectual property theft, and compromised national interests.
The executive order signals to both universities and foreign entities that the era of opacity is over. It reinforces the message that American institutions must prioritize transparency and responsibility, especially when millions are at stake from foreign powers.
With Trump at the helm, the push for modern accountability within universities stands to reshape not only the academic landscape but also the foundational integrity of American education itself. The university system must now grapple with the reality of stringent oversight—for the benefit and security of all Americans.
Sources:
thecollegefix.com
americanthinker.com
freebeacon.com
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