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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump suggests pulling tax-exempt status for any school with antisemitism
President Trump in a recent interview with Hugh Hewitt, a conservative radio host, indicated any college with antisemitism problems should have its tax-exempt status pulled, a change he has already called for at Harvard University. 'Are you going to push that for every university where the antisemitism gets out of control?' the host asked the president on 'The Hugh Hewitt Show.' 'I think so, yes,' Trump responded. He has repeatedly called for Harvard to lose its exempt status, saying 'it's what they deserve.' Harvard, which is suing the Trump administration over cuts to its federal funding, has called the tax threat 'highly illegal,' and legal experts note the president is not allowed to call for IRS audits or reveal whether a particular organization is under audit. 'We're going to look for that where we find them. Sometimes it is out of control, and sometimes you don't see it, it's not so obvious,' Trump said, referring to antisemitism on campuses. 'With Harvard, it was very obvious. You look at it, totally antisemitic,' he added before chastising the Ivy League school for recent data showing only 3 percent of faculty is conservative. Trump's administration cut billions in federal funds to Harvard after it refused to give into demands to reform multiple academic and administrative policies, including eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Trump ramps up antisemitism crackdown following killings of Israeli Embassy staffers
The White House is ramping up its crackdown on antisemitism in the wake of the Washington shooting that left two young Israeli Embassy staffers dead Wednesday night. The administration has for months taken action against antisemitic activity, with a particular focus on stripping colleges of funding — most notably Harvard — as a way to address discrimination. Attorney General Pam Bondi said that as of Thursday, the threat level has been increased for all Americans. 'I can tell you security has been increased here as of last night. Our U.S. Marshals are working hand in hand to make sure our embassy is safe, our ambassador is safe, and again please know that everything we know now — it's an ongoing investigation,' she said, talking to reporters outside the Capital Jewish Museum, which was the site of the shooting. 'Whether you are Jewish or not, be vigilant.' White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt at a briefing outlined actions the administration has already taken to combat antisemitism, including an executive order that the president signed to form the Joint Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism and steps to revoke student visas. The revocation of visas has been widely criticized by those who say it is punishing people in the United States who are engaging in free speech. President Trump condemned the shooting Thursday morning, saying the suspect's actions were 'based obviously on antisemitism' and calling for an end to 'hatred and radicalism.' The president also spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the shooting. The suspect, identified as Elias Rodriguez, approached a group of four individuals leaving a museum event and shot and killed the two victims at close range, law enforcement officials said. The suspect then walked into the museum, was apprehended and after he was in custody, shouted, 'Free, free Palestine.' The two victims have been identified as Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Lynn Milgrim. 'The evil of antisemitism must be eradicated from our society,' Leavitt told reporters, adding that the Department of Justice will be prosecuting the perpetrator. Bondi also spoke with Netanyahu after the shooting and, according to the Israeli leader's office, she conveyed to him that Trump 'is involved in managing the event, and that the U.S. will bring the murderer to justice.' The FBI is investigating the shooting as an act of terror, and Deputy Director Dan Bongino said on social platformX that the penalties against the shooter 'will be harsh as we tighten up this investigation and run down any additional leads.' Most of the actions taken by the administration to fight antisemitism have been focused on college campuses and have been divisive. The administration has threatened 60 colleges and universities with cuts to their federal funding if they did not do more to shield their Jewish students on campus from discrimination. In an interview on 'The Hugh Hewitt Show,' Trump also recently suggested pulling the tax-exempt status of any college with antisemitism problems. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced this week it would terminate $60 million in grants to Harvard University, bringing the total amount of federal money taken away from the university under Trump to near $3 billion. Earlier this month, the administration launched a review into alleged recent antisemitic activity at the University of Washington and its affiliates after about 30 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on campus. And the administration in March cut $400 million in federal grants to Columbia University amid an antisemitism probe into the school. Leavitt mentioned antisemitic crackdowns on college campuses Thursday, as well as the response from Democrats. She called it 'despicable' that Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) did not answer a question at the U.S. Capitol about the shooting and later posted on X that she was 'appalled' by it. 'Frankly, we have seen a rise in antisemitic protests, pro-Hamas protests, of terrorist sympathizers,' the press secretary said. 'We saw them on our college campuses and we have seen the Democrat Party turn a blind eye and, in some cases, actually embrace such antisemitic, illegal behavior. And that's why this administration has done more than any administration in history to crack down on antisemitism.' In a recent Jewish Voters Resource Center poll, 64 percent of respondents said they either 'strongly disapprove' or 'somewhat disapprove' when it comes to what Trump is doing combatting antisemitism. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Time of India
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'I like it when people are Trump fans': Donald Trump reveals his behind-the-scenes involvement in Shedeur Sanders' shocking NFL Draft slide
Donald Trump questions NFL intelligence (Getty Images) The 2025 NFL Draft took an unexpected and controversial turn when former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders slipped all the way to the fifth round—despite projections placing him as a top-five pick. Among those publicly outraged was President Donald Trump, who took to social media to express disbelief at the decision-making of NFL owners. Donald Trump questions NFL intelligence and praises Sanders' 'phenomenal genes' Donald Trump didn't mince words during the draft, calling out team executives for what he believed was a baffling oversight. Operation Sindoor PM Modi meets NSA, chiefs of armed forces amid spike in tensions with Pak India's air defence systems shoot down Pak drones in J&K, Punjab & Rajasthan Several airports in India to be closed till May 15 - check list "What is wrong with NFL owners, are they STUPID?" Trump wrote in an April 25 post. " Deion Sanders was a great college football player, and was even greater in the NFL. He's also a very good coach, streetwise and smart! Therefore, Shedeur, his quarterback son, has PHENOMENAL GENES, and is all set for Greatness." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like AI guru Andrew Ng recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around in 2025 Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo Trump later explained on The Hugh Hewitt Show that his defense of Shedeur was both personal and based on what he believes is untapped potential. "His father is a big Trump fan, and I like it when people are Trump fans ," Trump told Hewitt. "His father has said great things about me over the years. No. 2, genetics. He has good genes for a football player. I watched him play for a little bit, and I thought he was a really talented quarterback. I like his gene pool, and I like his talent. I really think he's going to do well. I just felt they treated him really badly." Shilo Sanders and Deion show gratitude after Tampa signing The Sanders family wasn't shy about appreciating Trump's public support. Shedeur's brother, Shilo Sanders, called it 'the coolest thing I've ever seen' during a recent podcast appearance, further signaling how personal the draft slide felt to the family. Meanwhile, Shilo, a standout safety, signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. Their father, Deion Sanders, expressed his gratitude directly to Buccaneers GM Jason Licht during a Twitch stream, noting how thankful he was for the opportunity. Shedeur will now begin his NFL journey with the Cleveland Browns, joining a stacked quarterback room that includes Deshaun Watson, Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel. Despite the surprising fall, the 2024 stat sheet speaks for itself—Shedeur racked up 4,134 passing yards and showed NFL-level arm talent and poise. Also Read: Shedeur Sanders can't stop smiling as he sees his new Cleveland Browns locker for the first time Now, with public backing from a former U.S. president and a chip on his shoulder, Sanders will look to prove the doubters wrong in his rookie season.
The Hill
08-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Trump suggests pulling tax exempt status for any school with antisemitism
President Trump in a recent interview with Hugh Hewitt, a conservative radio host, indicated that any college with antisemitism problems should have its tax exempt status pulled, a change he has already called for at Harvard University. 'Are you going to push that for every university where the antisemitism gets out of control?' the host asked the president on 'The Hugh Hewitt Show.' 'I think so, yes,' Trump responded. He has repeatedly called for Harvard to lose its exempt status, saying 'it's what they deserve.' Harvard, which is suing the Trump administration over cuts to its federal funding, has called the tax threat 'highly illegal,' and legal experts note the president is not allowed to call for IRS audits or reveal if a particular organization is under audit. 'We're going to look for that where we find them. Sometimes it is out of control and sometimes you don't see it, it's not so obvious,' Trump said, referring to antisemitism on campuses. 'With Harvard it was very obvious, you look at it, totally antisemitic,' he added before chastising the Ivy League school for recent data showing only 3 percent of faculty is conservative. Trump's administration cut billions in federal funds to Harvard after it refused to give into demands to reform multiple academic and administrative policies, including eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt joins Fox News as a contributor
Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt has joined Fox News Channel as a contributor, providing analysis across all platforms. In addition to his contributor role, Hewitt is the host of "The Hugh Hewitt Show" on the Salem Radio Network and Salem News Channel. A lawyer, law professor and journalist, Hewitt was formerly a contributing columnist for The Washington Post and is now a columnist for the Washington Examiner. Hewitt has authored 14 books on politics and faith, including two New York Times bestsellers. Before his decades-long career in the media, he served in President Ronald Reagan's administration for six years in several positions, including deputy director and general counsel of the Office of Personnel Management, general counsel for the National Endowment for the Humanities, assistant counsel in the White House, and special assistant to two Attorneys General of the United States. Morning Glory: Trump Has Drawn A 'Red Line' For Iran Hewitt began his career as an editorial assistant for Richard Nixon in his retirement in San Clemente, CA, and New York. He received three Emmys during his time as co-host of the weeknight television news and public affairs show Life & Times on PBS Los Angeles affiliate KCET-TV. Hewitt has also written for several publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and the Los Angeles Times. Read On The Fox News App Hewitt made his debut as a Fox News contributor on last Friday's All-Star Panel on "Special Report."Original article source: Conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt joins Fox News as a contributor
