Ivy League School Submits To Trump

In a major win for the Trump administration’s campaign to restore law and order on college campuses, Columbia University has officially agreed to a sweeping list of federal demands in hopes of regaining access to over $400 million in frozen taxpayer funding.

The elite Ivy League school faced the funding freeze after widespread reports of antisemitic incidents and growing unrest on campus. The administration cited Columbia’s “failure to ensure the safety of Jewish students” as the reason for cutting off the money—money that now comes with strings attached.

Campus Crackdown: Columbia Accepts Strict New Rules

As part of the Trump administration’s conditions, Columbia will dramatically expand its campus security force, hiring dozens of new officers and empowering them to make arrests during protests. Other sweeping changes include:

• A ban on face coverings (masks) during protests
• Stricter disciplinary policies for student conduct
• Clear rules on when, where, and how protests can be held
• Shifting control of the University Judicial Board under the Provost’s oversight
• Adopting a stronger, updated definition of antisemitism

Additionally, Columbia will appoint a new Senior Vice Provost to oversee the Center for Palestine Studies, as well as departments focusing on Middle East, African, and South Asian studies—programs that have come under scrutiny in recent months.

Funding Talks Not Guaranteed—Just Getting Started

The Trump administration emphasized that these changes are only a prerequisite for formal negotiations. A government letter described Columbia’s compliance as merely the first step toward restoring federal financial support.

Sources within Columbia told The Wall Street Journal that while legal action was considered, the university ultimately feared losing even more funding during a drawn-out court battle. Many of the actions, they claimed, were “already under internal review.”

Columbia Targeted After Pro-Palestinian Protests Sparked National Outrage

Columbia University has been in the national spotlight since last spring, when it became the epicenter of pro-Palestinian campus protests. Demonstrators occupied campus buildings, disrupted classes, and made headlines across the country—prompting a strong law enforcement response.

In the aftermath, several individuals connected to the protests have faced legal and immigration consequences under President Trump’s tougher enforcement policies, including Mahmoud Khalil, a green-card holder arrested in university housing.

Trump Administration Sends Clear Message to Woke Universities

The administration’s strategy—tying taxpayer funding to campus accountability—appears to be gaining traction. The University of Maine recently lost $30 million in federal funding, and the University of Pennsylvania is now under similar review.

Leo Terrell, head of the Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism, said just days ago that Columbia was “not even close” to compliance.

“Columbia University is not an example of a campus free from antisemitism,” Terrell stated. “They have a long way to go.”

Conclusion: Accountability Is Back in Higher Education

For many Americans, especially conservative voters concerned about antisemitism, anti-American protests, and campus safety, this is a sign of real change. Colleges that allow hate to thrive are now facing real consequences.

The message from the Trump administration is clear: no more blank checks for universities that refuse to protect their students.