Summary
President Donald Trump discussed the importance of foreign students attending American universities to help keep them operating. Protests occurred at the University of California, Berkeley, during a Turning Point USA event. President Trump also expressed support for Chinese students studying in the U.S., emphasizing their financial contributions to universities.
Key Facts
- President Trump defended allowing Chinese students at U.S. colleges to help them stay in business.
- Protests took place at the University of California, Berkeley, during a Turning Point USA event.
- Several arrests occurred during the protest as attendees clashed over differing views.
- President Trump stated that many colleges would go out of business if foreign student enrollment was cut in half.
- Students from China and other countries often pay higher tuition fees than domestic students.
- President Trump previously allowed a large number of Chinese students to study in the U.S. during trade talks with Beijing.
- The protests at Berkeley included strong anti-Charlie Kirk sentiments and resulted in at least three arrests.
