According to an analysis by The New York Times, top colleges targeted by the Trump administration for scrutiny have significantly boosted their lobbying expenditures. In just the first quarter of 2025, these institutions spent a combined $2.8 million, marking the highest quarterly spending since at least 2008. Columbia University tripled its lobbying efforts, while Harvard increased its spending significantly. This surge reflects an effort to address concerns related to antisemitism and enhance financial aid and research initiatives, with many universities now leaning towards lobbying firms with Republican ties.
The scrutiny from the Trump administration has led universities like Columbia and Harvard to sharply increase their lobbying efforts, spending a combined $2.8 million to influence federal policy.
Fearing backlash from a federal task force investigating antisemitism, targeted institutions have invested heavily in lobbying to secure financial aid and promote university research.
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