Hope Walz Rejects Grad School, Criticizes Universities Over Protest Policies

The Minnesota governor’s daughter cites institutional failures to protect student activists, reigniting national debate on free speech and federal intervention.

• Hope Walz, daughter of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, announced she will not attend graduate school, citing dissatisfaction with institutional responses to student protests.
• In a TikTok video, Walz described herself as a 'privileged white woman' and expressed frustration with universities' lack of support for students’ right to protest.
• Her decision has drawn polarized reactions online, with supporters praising her stance and critics accusing her of performative activism or questioning her motives.
• The Trump administration continues its aggressive policies against campus protests, including visa cancellations, funding threats, and heightened law enforcement presence at universities.
• Columbia University has been a focal point, complying with federal demands for reforms to address antisemitism and protest-related violence after facing funding threats.

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