In the current political landscape, higher education institutions are facing a significant right-wing assault, heavily influenced by figures like Chris Rufo and JD Vance. This opposition stems from a perception that the academic world embodies values contrary to Trumpism. The conflict highlights divisions, with educational attainment correlating with political alignment, as many supporters of Trump express disdain for academia and the concepts of diversity and education. This anti-academia sentiment is bolstered by various movements questioning the integrity of education and research, underlining a broader cultural battle over knowledge and intelligence in society.
In a presidential administration with an unlimited capacity for chaos, colleges and universities have become targets of this early phase of right-wing assault.
Educational attainment now reliably predicts support for the Democratic Party, leading Trump's base to increasingly oppose higher education as they view professors as the enemy.
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