The article critiques President Trump's relentless attacks on Harvard, suggesting they illustrate his broader hatred for elite universities, which he uses as symbols to rally his base. The author stresses that these attacks lack a thorough analysis and are fundamentally part of Trump's strategy to create enemies. Additionally, a fellow university trustee agrees with Pinker's call for faculty reflection, noting the inappropriate mixing of personal views and student activism, emphasizing the need for professionalism in academia.
President Trump’s attacks on Harvard illustrate a broader animus against elite universities, where his narrative is devoid of nuance, reducing complex issues to black and white.
There has not been a studied analysis of Harvard by the Trump administration; its portrayal as an enemy is part of Trump’s wider strategy is to create a common foe.
The recent unrest in universities calls for soul-searching among faculty, who should refrain from using students as platforms for personal protests.
Faculty protests during the 1960s were distinct; students spearheaded movements while faculty maintained a professional demeanor, offering guidance in more subtle ways.
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