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Trump executive order on free speech draws criticism


Published on 2025-01-21 19:20:47 - Reuters
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  • U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order that he said aims to restore freedom of speech and end censorship, drawing fire from critics who point to his past actions threatening and suing journalists,

On January 21, 2025, former President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at protecting free speech on college campuses. The order seeks to withhold federal research funding from universities that do not uphold free speech principles, particularly targeting what Trump described as "woke" policies that he believes suppress conservative voices. The initiative includes creating a complaint system for students and faculty to report violations of free speech, and it mandates that universities certify their commitment to free speech to maintain eligibility for federal funds. Critics argue that the order could lead to government overreach into academic freedom, while supporters see it as a necessary measure to counteract perceived biases in higher education.

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