Newsom says he’ll ‘instantly’ cut funding at California colleges that sign Trump pact

Newsom Vows to Cut State Funding for Universities That Sign Trump’s ‘Compact’

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday threatened to withhold state funding from California universities that agree to the policies in a new “compact” distributed recently by the Trump administration.First reported by The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday night, the White House sent a 10-page letter titled the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” to nine major colleges and universities, asking them to pledge that they will reform “institu…

Gavin Newsom threatens California universities who 'bend to the will' of Trump after latest demand

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom continued his feud against President Donald Trump by threatening the universities who complied with a request from the federal government.The president issued a 10-point memo titled the "Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education" to nine universities and said any that agreed would receive preferential treatment for grants and other federal money.'California will not bankroll schools that sign awa…

Newsom says he will cut funding for California schools that 'sell out' to Trump

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) said he will cancel state funding for any state university that accepts a deal with the federal government for funding. On Wednesday, the Trump administration sent letters proposing a deal to the leaders of nine schools, including the University of Southern California. “IF ANY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS THIS RADICAL AGREEMENT, THEY’LL LOSE BILLIONS IN STATE FUNDING — INCLUDING CAL GRANTS — INSTANTLY. CALIFORNIA WILL NOT…

Newsom threatens to cut USC funding if it complies with Trump demands

In a showdown with the Trump administration, Newsom threatens to withdraw state funding if USC complies with White House demands

Newsom: No Money for Schools Signing Trump Deal

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is threatening to cut state funding for universities that sign President Donald Trump's political compact. "If any California University signs this radical agreement, they'll lose billions in state funding — including Cal Grants — instantly," Newsom said in a press release titled "No state funding for sell-out universities." "California will not bankroll schools that sell out their students, professors, researchers, …

Newsom Threatens Funding Cuts to Colleges That Sign Trump Deal

California Governor Gavin Newsom threatened to pull “billions of dollars” in state funding from any California university that signs a Trump administration proposal offering preferential funding in exchange for certain demands, including a cap on international students.