Senator Rick Scott urges Congress to cut Yale University federal funding

5 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · Apr 28

Scott's call follows Yale's recent debate featuring socialist podcaster Hasan Piker, who is accused of advocating violence and anti-American views.
He argues that taxpayer dollars should not support a wealthy, tax-exempt institution like Yale, especially after hosting controversial figures.
Scott cites Yale's $44 billion endowment and high tuition costs, questioning the justification for continued federal subsidies amid national debt concerns.

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