Donald Trump Demands Universities Comply with Free Speech Requirements to Receive Federal Grants
by Charlie Spiering President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday requiring universities receiving federal grants to certify that they follow free speech principles. “The president strongly supports free speech,” a senior administration told reporters during a briefing on the upcoming order. “American institutions of higher education should support open intellectually engaging debate, which is critical to creating the next generation of successful leaders and thinkers.” The order directs twelve federal grant-making agencies and the Office of Management and Budget to ensure that schools receiving federal research or education grants uphold the First Amendment and principles of free...
by Charlie Spiering President Donald Trump will sign an executive order on Thursday requiring universities receiving federal grants to certify that they follow free speech principles. “The president strongly supports free speech,” a senior administration told reporters during a...
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