In a shocking financial blow to Columbia University, the Trump administration has rescinded over $400 million in federal grants, citing ongoing antisemitism and the school’s failure to protect Jewish students. The decision follows a multi-agency review of more than $5 billion in federal funding to the university.

The Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Education (DoED), and General Services Administration (GSA) began the investigation earlier this week after reports of escalating antisemitic incidents on campus. Officials found that Columbia failed to take adequate action against anti-Israel protests and violent demonstrations.

Education Secretary Linda McMahon visited the university on Friday to discuss the administration’s concerns. She emphasized that schools receiving federal funds must protect students from discrimination and warned that more funding cuts may follow.

“Institutions that receive federal funds have a responsibility to protect all students from discrimination,” McMahon said. “Columbia’s apparent failure raises very serious questions about the institution’s fitness to continue doing business with the United States government.”

The controversy follows months of protests at Columbia, with students engaging in anti-Israel demonstrations. This week, police arrested nine protesters after they attempted to storm a university library.

Columbia University responded to the decision, stating that it is reviewing the federal announcement and will work to restore funding. A spokesperson stressed that the school takes its legal obligations seriously and is committed to ensuring student safety.

With Trump’s Task Force to Combat Antisemitism continuing its investigations, other universities could also face federal funding cuts if found violating civil rights protections.