Trump Administration Cuts $400M in Federal Funding to Columbia University Over Antisemitism Concerns

The action follows protests and alleged failures to protect Jewish students, with a broader investigation into U.S. universities underway.

The Trump administration's Task Force to Combat Antisemitism withdrew $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, citing inadequate protection of Jewish students under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
Protests on Columbia's campus since October 2023 included anti-Israel rhetoric, alleged assaults, and distribution of materials linked to Hamas and Hezbollah, leading to suspensions and arrests of students.
Interim Columbia President Katrina Armstrong pledged to work with the federal government to address concerns but acknowledged the severity of the administration’s actions.
The Justice Department is investigating 60 U.S. universities for alleged failures to prevent campus discrimination, with Johns Hopkins University also losing $800 million in federal funding this week.
Critics argue the funding cuts may reflect broader political motives, while supporters praise the administration’s decisive stance against antisemitism on campuses.