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Former President Trump Criticizes Columbia University For Closing Campus

Former President Donald Trump speaks during the New York Young Republican Club's annual gala at Cipriani Wall Street, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Former President Donald Trump expressed his disapproval of Columbia University's decision to transition all classes at its main campus to a hybrid format until the end of the spring semester. Trump made these remarks during a brief interaction with reporters at Trump Tower.

Trump questioned the rationale behind Columbia's move, stating that he believed the university should have shown more strength and courage by keeping its campus open. He described the decision as 'crazy' and suggested that closing the campus would be a victory for the opposing side.

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