White House Defies Newsom Over UCLA Funding Dispute | JQJO

The White House has defiantly responded to Governor Gavin Newsom's threat to sue over the Trump administration's demand for over $1 billion from UCLA to resolve allegations of antisemitism and other discriminatory practices. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt challenged Newsom to "bring it on," asserting the administration's right to ensure universities uphold First Amendment rights and religious liberties. Newsom, calling the demand "extortion," has accused Trump of a political shakedown. The University of California Board of Regents deemed the demands "unacceptable" while considering its options, facing potential devastating consequences from the funding cuts impacting crucial research and student support.