Trump’s federal funding freeze puts US universities on the brink, but silence reigns

As President Trump’s second term ushers in funding cuts to diversity programs and foreign aid, university leaders are silently bracing for the financial impact. Fearful of retribution, many are reluctant to publicly oppose the administration’s policies despite the looming threat to billions in federal funding. With critical research initiatives hanging in the balance, the silence on campuses grows as higher education institutions navigate uncertainty, seeking quiet ways to mitigate the effects of the cuts.