Summary
A survey found that most American Jews believe the Trump administration is using antisemitism as an excuse to limit free speech at universities. The study shows dissatisfaction with the administration's approach to handling antisemitism on campuses, including the decision to withhold federal funding from some universities. The survey also uncovered a significant partisan divide in attitudes toward the administration's actions.
Key Facts
- Most American Jews think the Trump administration is using antisemitism as a reason to limit free speech at universities.
- Four out of ten American Jews have experienced antisemitism in the past two years.
- Nearly 60% disapprove of withholding federal funding from universities like Harvard and UCLA.
- The survey was done by Impose, University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Rochester.
- The survey included 1,166 Jewish American respondents from various religious movements.
- There is a significant political divide on the administration's actions, with differing views based on whether respondents voted for Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris.
- Only 31% of Jewish Americans in the survey support Israel's military actions in Gaza over the past two years.
