Why Trump Wants to Control Universities
Briefly

The article highlights Christopher Rufo's experiences in Hungary, where he noted the country's proactive efforts under Prime Minister Viktor Orbán to combat cultural decay and leftist institutions. Rufo draws parallels between Hungary and the U.S., suggesting that both nations face similar cultural challenges. Adam Harris further connects Rufo's insights to the Trump administration's educational policies, illustrating an agenda aiming not only to dismantle perceived intellectual elitism but to establish a conservative counter-narrative in American universities.
Hungary, which shares cultural issues with the U.S., focuses on a muscular state policy to counteract entrenched leftist institutions, aiming to reshape national identity.
Adam Harris discusses how Trump's administration's attacks on universities parallel Orbán's efforts in Hungary, seeking to dismantle intellectual elites and reconstruct them with conservative values.
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