Trump offered universities an invitation for a deal. Some see a trap
Published on: Oct. 3, 2025, 8:06 a.m. | Source: The Economic Times
The Trump administration offered select universities a compact, promising federal funding advantages in exchange for adhering to political demands like limiting international students and protecting conservative views. This proposal sparked widespread outrage among many in higher education, who viewed it as an executive power grab threatening academic independence and free speech, though the University of Texas expressed interest.
