Ex-DOJ attorney: Trump university probes lacked evidence

Republican President Donald Trump targeted universities with probes and federal funding suspension ​threats over pro-Palestinian protests.

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4 articles from 3 sources. Updated Aug 19, 2026.

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St. Louis Post-DispatchLean Left· Aug 19, 2026

Ex-DOJ attorney: Trump university probes lacked evidence

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Casper Star-TribuneCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Ex-DOJ attorney: Trump university probes lacked evidence

Omaha World-HeraldCenter· Aug 19, 2026

Ex-DOJ attorney: Trump university probes lacked evidence

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Billings GazetteLean Right· Aug 19, 2026

Ex-DOJ attorney: Trump university probes lacked evidence

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