Wesleyan University president says Trump's antisemitism fight doesn't protect Jews

Michael Roth, Wesleyan University's first Jewish president, says the Trump administration is using antisemitism as a "cloak" to get universities to be loyal to the president.

Wesleyan University president says Trump's antisemitism fight doesn't protect Jews
President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on April 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Michael Roth, Wesleyan University's first Jewish president, says the Trump administration is using antisemitism as a "cloak" to get universities to be loyal to the president.

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