Trump Administration Crackdown on Foreign Donations to Universities

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
The Trump administration is cracking down on colleges that don’t report big foreign donations, with UC Berkeley being the latest target. Education Secretary Linda McMahon is enforcing a law that requires schools to disclose foreign gifts worth $250,000 or more. Trump signed an executive order tightening rules on how colleges report foreign funding.

Key Points

  • UC Berkeley failed to report $220 million from China
  • Trump signed an executive order to tighten rules on reporting foreign funding
  • Investigations initiated by Education Department into universities for foreign funding

Pros

  • Increased transparency on foreign funding in higher education
  • Protecting students, research, and the marketplace of ideas

Cons

  • Potential disruption to financial relationships with foreign entities
  • Increased bureaucratic oversight for universities