U.S. Cuts $400 Million in Federal Funding to Columbia University Over Antisemitism Allegations

The Trump administration accuses the university of failing to protect Jewish students from harassment and violence on campus.

The U.S. government has revoked $400 million in federal funding from Columbia University, citing its alleged inaction against harassment of Jewish students.
The decision follows accusations that Jewish students faced violence and intimidation on campus, particularly after the October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
The Trump administration warned of additional funding cuts, potentially affecting the university's total federal aid of $5 billion.
Columbia University has pledged to review the government's announcement and reaffirmed its commitment to combating antisemitism and ensuring student safety.
Critics of the funding cuts have raised concerns about potential suppression of pro-Palestinian demonstrations, emphasizing the need to distinguish between protest rights and antisemitism.