President Trump has signed an executive order to combat antisemitism, specifically targeting pro-Palestinian sentiments on college campuses. The order directs federal agencies to take action against antisemitic discrimination, vandalism, and violence. The administration has also pulled $400 million in federal funds from Columbia University, citing the school’s inaction in the face of harassment of Jewish students. Columbia has been a focal point of protests demanding an end to U.S. support for Israel due to civilian deaths in Gaza, resulting in allegations of antisemitism and Islamophobia. Efforts have been made by Columbia to address antisemitism, but student demonstrations persist. President Trump has announced plans to stop funding for schools allowing “illegal” protests, and additional cancellations of grants and contracts for Columbia are expected. This move is part of the administration’s scrutiny of institutions’ responses to pro-Palestinian protests by students.
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