Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Democrats Threaten Yale Over Potential Trump Deal
Some Democrats in Connecticut are upset with Yale University.
They say if Yale makes a deal with the Trump administration about how they choose students, they might take away Yale's special tax benefits.
Yale is already paying more taxes on its big money fund.
The Democrats say Yale should use its power to protect freedoms, not make deals.
Yale is talking to the government about these issues, but hasn't said much yet.
Some students and teachers also don't want Yale to make a deal.
Democratic legislators threaten to revoke Yale's tax-exempt status if it settles with the DOJ.
Yale is facing an increased tax burden on its $44 billion endowment.
The DOJ found Yale discriminated in medical school admissions based on race.
A group of faculty, students, and alumni urge Yale not to settle with the Trump administration.
Yale is communicating with the DOJ to seek a voluntary resolution over admissions investigations.
- Who
- Democratic legislators in Connecticut, Yale University, Trump administration
- What
- Threats to revoke Yale's tax-exempt status if it settles with the DOJ over admissions investigations
- When
- July 16, 2026
- Where
- Connecticut, USA
- Why
- To pressure Yale not to negotiate with the DOJ over admissions practices
Democratic Legislators
Yale Administration
Tax Exemption
Democratic Legislators
Threaten to revoke Yale's tax-exempt status if it settles with the DOJ.
Yale Administration
Engaging in discussions with the DOJ to seek a voluntary resolution.
Admissions Practices
Democratic Legislators
Oppose any deal with the Trump administration over admissions investigations.
Yale Administration
Communicating with the DOJ to address admissions investigations.
- Yale Endowment
- $44 billion
- Increased Tax Burden
- $300 million annually
- DOJ Findings
- Yale discriminated in medical school admissions based on race
- Supreme Court Ruling
- Prohibited the use of race in admissions (2023)
- Legislative Majority
- Democrats hold majority in Connecticut legislature