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Trump Proposes Seizing Ivy League Endowments to Penalize Colleges and Fund White Reparations

Nov 12, 2024, 08:57 PM

Former President Donald Trump has announced a controversial plan to seize the endowments of Ivy League universities as part of a proposal to provide reparations to white individuals. He claims that he will direct the Justice Department to penalize colleges that engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, which he argues discriminate against white people. Trump's proposal includes using the confiscated funds to pay restitution to those he considers the real victims of racial discrimination. This initiative has drawn significant attention and criticism, as it suggests a broad application of penalties against institutions that promote diversity and equity in their admissions and hiring practices.