Brief
Connecticut Governor Rejects Proposal to Tax Yale Over Trump Deal
Governor Lamont says he will not back a tax on Yale despite alumni pressure and a Senate rally against the school’s settlement talks.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont said on Tuesday he will not support a plan to tax Yale University as a sanction for the school’s negotiations with the Trump administration over alleged admissions discrimination, according to Legal Insurrection.
What happened
The proposal, championed by a group of alumni legislators, sought to levy a tax on Yale if the university finalized a settlement with the federal government concerning claims that it discriminated against white and Asian medical school applicants. The Department of Justice alleged earlier this spring that Yale’s admissions data showed higher acceptance rates for Black and Hispanic applicants compared with equally‑scored White or Asian candidates.
What the reports add
Legal Insurrection notes that the alumni letter this summer warned Yale not to use its wealth or legal strength to defend the freedoms that granted it tax privileges, and suggested the General Assembly could revisit the issue with the governor’s support. The outlet also cites a rally where Senator Richard Blumenthal called any appeasement of Trump “despicable.”
What was said
Lamont told the Yale Daily News, “I’m trying my best to keep our colleges afloat,” and added he would not oppose the settlement provided the university does not compromise academic integrity or allow federal control over admissions, as reported by the student newspaper.
Key facts
- Governor Ned Lamont opposes a tax on Yale University tied to its settlement talks with the Trump administration. (legalinsurrection.com)
- The proposed tax was driven by alumni legislators concerned about Yale’s negotiations over alleged admissions discrimination. (legalinsurrection.com)
- Senator Richard Blumenthal criticized Yale’s potential deal with Trump as “despicable” at a rally. (legalinsurrection.com)
Sources
- [1] legalinsurrection.com — originally reported as “Connecticut Governor Opposes Taxing Yale Over Negotiations With Trump Admin”
