Trump demands accountability from all.
In a decisive move to protect American values and stop taxpayer funding of radical leftist agendas, the Trump administration is freezing over $510 million in federal funding to Brown University. The Ivy League school is under investigation for its handling of antisemitic incidents on campus and its controversial Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) agenda, which many say discriminates against conservative and Jewish students.
A senior White House official confirmed that the funding pause is part of a broader review into how Brown University, located in Providence, Rhode Island, is responding to complaints of religious harassment and discriminatory DEI practices that have sparked nationwide concern.
This action follows increased efforts by Donald Trump’s Task Force to fight Anti-Semitism, which is ramping up pressure on prestigious universities believed to be tolerating or turning a blind eye to antisemitic conduct. The task force includes the Dept. of Education, Health and Human Services, and the General Services Administration, working together to ensure that federal funds do not support hate, discrimination, or far-left ideology.
Elite Schools Under Fire
Brown University isn’t alone. It’s one of over 60 colleges and universities recently warned by the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights that they risk losing federal funding if they allow antisemitic behavior or fail to comply with civil rights laws.
In an email to faculty and staff, Brown Provost Frank Doyle admitted he was “aware” of the rumors about federal action but claimed there was “no information to substantiate” the funding freeze. Despite that, many on campus are reportedly bracing for major financial consequences.
With a $7.2 billion endowment — the smallest in the Ivy League — and a staggering $42 million budget deficit in 2024, Brown is already on shaky financial ground. The university has acknowledged that its fiscal shortfall is likely to “grow significantly in the near term.”
Trump Holds Ivy League Accountable
This is not the first time the Trump administration has taken action against the Ivy League. In March, the administration froze $400 million in federal support to Columbia University over similar antisemitism concerns. Columbia only regained access to funding after agreeing to nine strict federal conditions designed to protect Jewish students and uphold civil rights.
President Trump has also paused $210 million in federal contracts to Princeton University and is conducting a comprehensive investigation into $8.7 billion in multi-year federal funding commitments to Harvard University.
Using the Law to Protect American Students
These actions are legally grounded in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits schools that receive federal funds from engaging in or tolerating discrimination based on race, national origin, or religion. The Trump administration has made it clear: if a university violates those protections, taxpayer dollars will be cut off.
A Wake-Up Call for American Higher Education
This bold step reflects President Trump’s commitment to restoring accountability in education and fighting the rise of woke ideology in taxpayer-funded institutions. It also serves as a strong warning to other universities: American values come first — or federal funding is gone.
As the 2024 election season heats up, this decisive action will likely resonate with millions of voters who are fed up with the radical shift in academia and want to see conservative leadership take charge.