In his 2021 keynote address at the National Conservatism Conference, JD Vance criticized American higher education, labeling it a hostile place that legitimizes absurdity. He called for aggressive confrontation with universities, embodying a broader rightwing narrative led by figures like Donald Trump, who vilifies campuses and their intellectual environments. This stance is part of a historical reaction against universities as they become more inclusive and diverse, echoing sentiments that date back over a century, responding to changes in admissions and curriculum that democratize higher education.
In Vance's keynote at the National Conservatism Conference, he accused American higher education of being a hostile institution that legitimizes absurd ideas.
Trump's administration has enacted policies that punish colleges financially for student dissent, reflecting a broader rightwing backlash against democratic changes in higher education.
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