Columbia concedes to Trump administration demands

The Trump administration demanded changes at Columbia University over alleged antisemitism on campus, with the school facing a freeze of $400 million in federal funds if they refused to comply. NBC News’ Antonia Hylton reports the changes included a mask ban, empowering campus police with new powers and appointing a new administrator to oversee the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies.

Mar 22, 2025 - 02:07
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Columbia concedes to Trump administration demands
The Trump administration demanded changes at Columbia University over alleged antisemitism on campus, with the school facing a freeze of $400 million in federal funds if they refused to comply. NBC News’ Antonia Hylton reports the changes included a mask ban, empowering campus police with new powers and appointing a new administrator to oversee the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies.