Staff Reports
The political tremors coming from down under signal the audacity of foreign universities expecting American taxpayers to foot their bills. Various Australian institutions, including the renowned Australian National University and Monash University, have been caught off guard as funding from the Trump administration has been abruptly yanked. This decision follows recent inquiries into these universities’ allegiances and their grudging responses to a questionnaire exploring their sources of funding and stance on critical social issues. Apparently, recognizing two genders and not cavorting with entities aligned with anti-American sentiment were too much to ask.
Across the Pacific, the Australian Academy of Science chief executive is sounding the alarm, insisting that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese must urgently convene an emergency meeting to deal with the fallout from this funding cut. The suggestion might as well be a plea for introspection over entitlement, as Australian leaders scramble to connect the dots and discover just how deep the financial wound runs. While the funding cut threatens to open up a $600 million black hole in research funding, it would serve them well to ponder why they ever expected to receive such generosity from abroad in the first place.
To promote lies like AGW, Trans, Covid, Sorry, Stolen Gen etc etc
Calls for 'Emergency Meeting' Has Many Wondering Why Americans Funded Australian Universities https://t.co/3wrFuHSP0q— David Ball (@ddball67) March 25, 2025
The National Tertiary Education Union has joined the chorus, insisting that the Australian government protects its researchers from the malicious interference of the Trump administration. What’s perplexing is why these unions think it’s the responsibility of U.S. taxpayers to continue funding research that may promote ideologies American citizens have grown weary of—particularly when those ideologies include Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion dogma. Wouldn’t it make more sense for Australian researchers to reassess their funding sources and pivot away from any practices that may invite scrutiny?
In typical leftist fashion, these Australian academics have responded to the cuts with cries of ‘foreign interference’ – a ludicrous assertion considering that the funds come from American taxpayers who have every right to question where their money goes. The U.S. government is backing a fundamental principle: if American taxpayers are footing the bill, their interests and values should reign supreme. It’s not about ‘interfering’; it’s about taking a stand against the pervasive and contagious ideologies that they find appalling.
As reports reveal, the U.S. was merely trying to ensure that its investments stay in line with the values of its citizens, insisting on accountability and the appropriate use of taxpayer dollars. When Australian universities start putting their houses in order regarding gender ideology and anti-American sentiments, perhaps they should consider whether they deserve the funding at all. As it stands, expecting U.S. taxpayer money in light of such questionable practices is akin to asking for a handout while wearing clown shoes. The token efforts to discuss the collaboration between the U.S. and Australia must be weighed against the rapidly shifting landscape of academia – something that both American and Australian leaders should take heed of before throwing more taxpayer dollars down the rabbit hole.
