Trump Administration Revokes $400M in Federal Funding for Columbia University Over Antisemitism Concerns

The decision follows allegations of inadequate action against antisemitic incidents and protests at the university, and a federal investigation into compliance with anti-discrimination laws.

The Trump administration has canceled over $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University, citing failure to address antisemitism on campus.
A federal task force, including representatives from the Departments of Education, Justice, Health and Human Services, and the General Services Administration, is overseeing investigations into antisemitism at Columbia and other universities.
The funding cuts represent approximately 8% of Columbia's federal funding, and further reductions may follow pending the outcome of ongoing reviews of over $5 billion in federal commitments.
Columbia University has pledged to work with the federal government to address the issues and restore funding, while also expressing its commitment to combating antisemitism and ensuring campus safety.
The decision comes after a year of protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict, with incidents including building takeovers, arrests, and accusations of harassment against Jewish students.