MIT's rejection of Trump's education compact represents a principled stand for academic freedom and scientific integrity. The compact would restrict freedom of expression and institutional independence while undermining the merit-based funding that has made America a global leader in science and innovation.
Trump's higher education compact promotes genuine academic excellence by demanding equality in admissions, protecting free speech for all viewpoints, and fighting antisemitism on campus. Universities opposing this reasonable reform agenda are defending the broken status quo of ideological restrictions and discriminatory practices.
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