Trump threatens to cut federal funds for colleges and universities

By
Asma Khalid
,
Elissa Nadworny
and
Mara Liasson
WNYC | Apr 8, 2025

Dozens of American universities are under investigation by the Trump administration for use of DEI initiatives and alleged anti-Semitism on campuses. The message is clear: comply with federal executive orders and policy changes or lose federal funding. How are educational leaders responding?

This episode: White House correspondent Asma Khalid, correspondent Elissa Nadworny, and senior national political correspondent Mara Liasson.

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