Columbia seeks to reverse Trump's $400M cuts | NewsNation Now

Columbia University is scrambling to recover $400 million in federal funding pulled by the Trump administration on Friday, as the government now threatens more than $5 billion in grants over the school’s handling of antisemitism on campus. Jewish students have faced harassment, threats, and even physical obstruction from demonstrators, prompting federal scrutiny. NewsNation correspondent Alex Caprariello reports from Columbia, where students are on edge after a tense week of protests.

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[conniekellum]

Not a single dime to Columbia from the American taxpayer. Not one dime.

[a.hoctavius]

No chance. No more public dollars for private schools!

[jeffbarrick]

I think they should take all funding from them.

[kg]

Why should tax money ever go to private universities? Stop all of it!

[DJR]

All those protesters hiding behind masks!

[GrandmaHComment-kj]

The American people advance defunding of universities. No more waste, fraud, and abuse of OUR taxpayer money.

[debbielighthall]

They were warned
They allowed hate speech and

[lindafarrell]

We the people, do not promote terrorism! WE THE TAXPAYERS SAY NO MORE MONEY TO IVY LEAGUE CAMPUSES!

[PlainTruth]

400 millions of 5 billions? That's hardly a light slap on the butt.
More, more, more.
Deport, deport, deport.

[EndTheCrazy-]

$400M out of $5B? Stop ALL of it. Why send any money to a private university with endowments well above 10 billion? Why? CUT OFF ALL SUCH SPENDING!

[williamgibb]

Why are we, the taxpayers, giving money to universities? Cut the waste going to the deans, professor's and others.

[serena]

I dont want any money to go to them. Let the rich alumni cover it

[kathleenklein]

Why are tax dollars going to expensive private colleges anyway?

[stevehutchinson]

I was shocked to hear our tax dollars go to these already wealthy institutions. Cut the funds anyway.

[crimsonxz]

Why funding be given to rich university?
Taking money from poor people to fund rich people.

[shawn]

If there just is so righteous why do they all wear masks?

[sounddoctordecades]

NO MORE MONEY FOR ANY UNIVERSITY, their endowments are OBSCENE, I DON'T WANT MY TAX MONEY GOING

[axjamessnow]

I hope President Trump will not reverse his decision. Columbia doesn't need 400 Million. May our taxpers money go to help and assist those who need help.

[IronLB-rvjk]

Why are my tax dollars going to Columbia?

[rogercarlson]

ICE should attend every Palestinian protest.