Taxpayer funds are reportedly fueling anti-Israel protests on university campuses, with professors connected to these movements receiving millions of dollars in federal grants.
A recent study by Open The Books found that the U.S. Department of Education has allocated $283 million since 2020 for foreign studies programs, with over $22 million directed toward Middle East-focused studies. The analysis highlighted that prominent universities have received significant portions of these grants, all while employing professors whose views and actions have contributed to escalating campus protests against Israel.
Indiana University received $2.84 million in federal grants and has been linked to Professor Abdulkader Sinno, who advised the Palestinian Solidarity Committee. Sinno was also implicated in organizing a pro-Palestinian speaker event that defied university policies. These actions contributed to clashes with police and multiple arrests on campus during protests, as reported by the Daily Caller.
Georgetown University, which secured $2.64 million in FLAS funding, has its own share of controversies, particularly through Professor Fida Adely. Adely, a member of the Faculty for Justice in Palestine, has actively participated in rallies calling for the university to divest from Israeli-linked companies, further stoking tensions on campus.
The report underscores a troubling trend: taxpayer dollars are funding institutions that support professors whose radical views contribute to political unrest. These professors not only advance controversial academic ideologies but also hold substantial influence over students, who are often the driving force behind disruptive protests.
Critics argue that Congress should scrutinize the distribution of these funds and question whether they align with U.S. national interests, or are merely fueling ideologies that undermine support for Israel.
Professors and faculty across state Universities, including the Wisconsin university system, have fanned the flames of political unrest on campuses by vocally supporting pro-Palestine protesters.