Trump receives $221 million in Columbia University settlement over alleged anti-Semitism claims

President Donald Trump has reached a $221 million settlement with Columbia University to resolve multiple Federal Civil Rights Investigation.

The deal includes three years of alleged discriminatory practices and $21 million to resolve an anti-Semitic employment discrimination claim against Jewish teachers after October 7, 2023, with Hamas attacks in Israel.

The White House calls it the largest settlement in American history related to anti-Semitism. Colombia confirmed the dollar amount but did not characterize the transaction in this way.

The agreement restores billions of dollars in federal research funding and implements supervision through independent monitors. Colombia has agreed to reforms, including enhanced rules of protest on campus and discipline from teachers to administrators.

“The agreement the Trump administration has reached with Columbia University is an earthquake shift in our country’s struggle for the institutions responsible for anti-Semitic discrimination and harassment of the U.S. taxpayer dollar has been on the radar of the U.S. public for decades, as our elite campus has been overwhelmed by anti-Western doctrine and leftist thinking, limiting speech and debate to drive a unilateral view of our country and the world.

“These dangerous trends have contributed to the outbreak of violent anti-Semitism, which paralyzed the campus after the October 7 Holocaust, which was previously unthinkable in the United States of America.”

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Columbia confirmed it would resume most of its suspended federal grants, including grants from the National Institutes of Health and Department of Health and Human Services. The university noted that some of the funds that were not recovered reflect federal cuts in specific research areas.

The agreement also codifies reforms announced earlier this year by Colombia, including changes to campus security, enhanced training programs and new reporting mechanisms. It further includes the appointment of the Chapter VI and Chapter VII coordinators, as well as other commitments in July, most notably adopting the International Holocaust Memorial Union (IHRA) definition of anti-Semitism.

Columbia’s public statement does not acknowledge the White House’s claims that the university will review international student admissions or the Middle East program or share data on the admission process.

The university’s Jewish student life organization Colombia/Barnard Hillel said the settlement was an important step in the right direction.

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Columbia University students set up Gaza Solidarity Camp in New York City on April 24, 2024. (Getty Image)

“This announcement is an important recognition of the increasingly urgent expression of Jewish students and their families: Colombia’s anti-Semitism is real, and it has a tangible impact on Jewish students’ sense of security and belonging, which in turn is their civil rights,” Brian Cohen, executive director of the Lavine family, said in a statement. “Recognizing this fact is crucial, and along with the new avenues proposed by the President and the Trustee, I hope today’s agreement marks the beginning of a real, ongoing change.

“In the coming months, Colombia/Barnard Hillel will continue to work with governments, faculty, students and alumni to strengthen Jewish lives in Colombia, including ensuring that the roadmap set forth in this agreement is followed.”

Acting President Claire Shipman said the academic independence of the safeguards is settled and allows for basic research recovery.

Colombia did not acknowledge the misconduct, but after the “painful, unacceptable incident” that affected Jewish students and staff, it acknowledged the need for reform.

Last year, students from Columbia University participated in the pro-Palestine protests. (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Colombia’s public statement did not mention several claims made by the White House, including a mandatory review of Middle East programming and new data sharing requirements related to international student admissions.

“After a period of ongoing federal scrutiny and institutional uncertainty, the agreement marks an important step forward,” Shipman said. “The settlement is to protect the values that define our values and allow our fundamental research partnership with the federal government to get back on track.

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The White House also cites rules related to women’s sports and campus safety that are not mentioned in the Colombian statement.

White House No other requests for comment from Fox News Digital were immediately responded.

Colombia’s full statement can be Found here.