On March 7, 2025, President Donald Trump’s administration axed $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University, accusing the school of “persistent inaction” amid alleged harassment of Jewish students tied to anti-Israel protests.
Four agencies, led by the U.S. General Services Administration, announced the Columbia University Funding Cut, signaling a broader crackdown on campus unrest.
🚨BREAKING: President Trump has just canceled over $400M in funding to Columbia University over failing to combat rising antisemitism and illegal protests on campus.https://t.co/Bg0qTEvyRo pic.twitter.com/xKOIRdHA3U
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) March 7, 2025Why the Cuts?
The move follows Trump’s vow to defund schools hosting “illegal protests,” a pledge he doubled down on this week. Columbia faced turmoil last year over Gaza war demonstrations sparked by the October 7, 2023, attacks, drawing anti-Semitism charges.
“Jewish students endured violence and intimidation—ignored by those meant to shield them,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said. She slammed Columbia for flouting anti-discrimination laws tied to federal cash, vowing, “We won’t tolerate this anymore.”
JUST IN: Trump Admin cuts $400M in federal funding to Columbia University, citing failure to address antisemitism on campus, per The Free Press. Major blow to the Ivy League school.
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— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) March 7, 2025Friday’s statement marks “round one” of funding slashes, with more expected. The $400 million hit targets grants and contracts, a direct jab at Columbia’s budget. The university stayed silent on the cuts, despite requests for comment. The Columbia University Funding Cut sets a precedent—will other campuses face the axe? Trump’s team says yes.
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The Columbia University Funding Cut $400M gone, anti-Semitism in the crosshairs ignites debate on campus rights and cash.
