US academic leaders unite against Trump's higher education policies

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

40% : Over 100 university, college and scholarly society presidents published a joint statement on Tuesday opposing the Trump administration's treatment of higher education institutions, coming together to speak out after Harvard University said the administration was threatening its independence.
34% : According to White House spokesperson Harrison Fields' statement at that time, Trump wants to ensure taxpayer dollars do not support racial discrimination or racially motivated violence.
21% : Over 100 university leaders oppose Trump's higher education policies * Harvard sues Trump administration over funding freeze and demands * Trump targets universities over protests, diversity, and inclusion issues By Helen Coster NEW YORK, April 22 (Reuters) -
8% : The statement, signed by presidents from such institutions as Princeton, Brown, the University of Hawaii and Connecticut State Community College, criticized what it described as "the unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education." "We are open to constructive reform and do not oppose legitimate government oversight," the statement said.

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