Trump's Controversial Stance on Antisemitic Propaganda in Universities

Donald Trump, speaking to Jewish donors, vowed that if elected president, U.S. universities promoting antisemitic propaganda would face accreditation loss and withdrawal of federal support. He also discussed measures such as banning refugee resettlement from certain areas and arresting demonstrators. This follows campus protests opposing Israel's actions in Gaza.

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has declared that U.S. universities promoting what he termed 'antisemitic propaganda' will lose accreditation and federal support if he wins the election. Speaking to more than 1,000 Republican Jewish Coalition donors in Las Vegas, Trump emphasized the need for colleges to end such propaganda.

Recent months have seen campus protests against Israel's military actions in Gaza, with students urging institutions to cut ties with companies supporting Israel. Republicans argue these protests reveal some Democrats' antisemitic tendencies, whereas protest groups claim their criticism of Israel's policies is being unjustly labeled as antisemitic.

Trump's speech also included promises to ban refugee resettlement from regions like Gaza and to arrest individuals engaging in vandalism, indirectly referencing student protesters. He sketched a grim picture of a potential Harris presidency for Israel. Kamala Harris, however, has supported Biden's strong pro-Israel stance while calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

(With inputs from agencies.)