A successful businessman threatens universities with funding cuts and accreditation issues unless they comply with his demands. He offers a form of financial protection for cooperation while indicating reprisals for dissent, singling out institutions like Harvard and UCLA for potential scrutiny and consequences. The tone reflects a shift towards prioritizing business interests over traditional educational values, suggesting that institutions unwilling to conform could experience harsh repercussions, undermining their autonomy and the academic environment.
"You need my protection. I'm a successful international businessman. I offer certain countries deals: pay me a modest consideration and I won't slap them with tariffs to make their economy bleed out."
"High and mighty Harvard's still holding out, though, thinking they can win a staring contest. Let's just say their next accreditation visit is gonna be ... comprehensive."
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