Newsom Forcing Universities To Side With Him Or Trump — Schools Could Lose Funds Either Way

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Newsom Forcing Universities To Side With Him Or Trump — Schools Could Lose Funds Either Way

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an ultimatum on Thursday to universities in the state, warning them that entering an agreement with the Trump administration will put them directly at odds with the…

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