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Trump’s UCLA deal: Pay us $1B+, and we can still cut your grants again

The article discusses a proposed deal between former U.S. President Donald Trump and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). According to the article, the deal would require UCLA to pay over $1 billion to the Trump administration, in exchange for the administration not cutting the university's grants again. However, the article states that this deal would not protect UCLA from the proposed university compact, which could still lead to grant cuts. The article suggests that the deal is not a reliable safeguard for the university, as the administration could still find ways to reduce UCLA's funding. The article provides a critical analysis of the proposed deal, highlighting its potential limitations and the ongoing uncertainty surrounding the university's financial situation. It emphasizes that the deal would not offer a comprehensive solution to the funding challenges faced by UCLA and other higher education institutions.

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Trump’s UCLA deal: Pay us $1B+, and we can still cut your grants again

The article discusses a proposed deal between former U.S. President Donald Trump and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). According to the article, the deal would require UCLA to pay over $1 billion to the…

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