Trump plan for anti-woke academy after taxing rich universities excites people

A Donald Trump era would be the end of the woke era, many in the US had predicted. One of the prominent signs of it was the president-elect's announcement of an American academy. This, Trump said, would be a skill-based academy that would focus on "the full spectrum of human knowledge" and not on liberal ideology. It will be funded by taxing private premier universities of the US. This is part of the President-elect's overhaul of the education system in the US. After Trump's victory, a section of Americans are now looking forward to the Academy, and it has started trending on social media.

Trump released a video last year which discussed the American Academy and the focus on skills in education. The timing was ripe as many Ivy League institutions had seen pro-Palestine protests. The protests were against Israeli attacks on Gaza, after the October 7 attacks by Palestinian terror-group Hamas killed over 1,000 people in Israel.

Several presidents of Ivy League colleges and other institutions also attended Congressional hearings and have been reprimanded for student demonstrations on their campuses.

SAVE UNIVERSITIES FROM 'JIHADISTS AND COMMUNISTS'

In a video from November, Trump highlighted how "jihadists" and "communists" were being created in American educational institutions.

That is the video that has gone viral after his re-election.

The free and online American Academy will not be difficult to implement for Trump, who just saw a landslide victory in the US elections and whose party also controls the Congress now.

Trump also emphasised how "once-respected universities" were supporting savages.

"In recent weeks, Americans have been horrified to see students and faculty at Harvard and other once-respected universities expressing support for the savages and jihadists who attacked Israel," he said about the October 7 attacks on Israel.

The US has spent more money on education than any other country and yet its students were being turned into "Communists" and "terrorists", he said.

The plan for the Academy is part of his Agenda 47 where he plans to overhaul deep power pockets in the US.

ERA OF THE NON-WOKE AND THE ANTI-LIBERAL

But it will be completely non-political education without any "wokeness" and "jihadism".

"This institution will gather an entire universe of the highest quality educational content, covering the full spectrum of human knowledge and skills, and make that material available to every American citizen online for free," said the US President-elect.

"Whether you want lectures or an ancient history or an introduction to financial accounting, or training in a skilled trade, the goal will be to deliver it and get it done properly, using study groups, mentors, industry partnerships, and the latest breakthrough in computing," he added.

The Academy will have study groups, mentors, industry partners and the latest studies in computing.

"This will be a truly top-tier education option for the people," he said.

Such programmes are also an important part of why Trump won.

"Trump wants to dramatically reduce the cost of college by taking the blank check away from the university industrial complex and creating competition. Parents, if you want your kids to come back home smarter and wiser instead of woker and more brainwashed. Vote for Trump," wrote an X user.

OVERHAULING UNIVERSITY EDUCATION IN THE US

An accreditation process will also be started. But this many in the US believe would be a way to put a stop to protests and demonstrations in the university.

The Academy will run a competitive programme.

The new system will ensure its programme can compete with the four-year university system in the US. It will grant credentials which both US government and federal contractors will recognise.

This academy will also help around 40 million Americans who have some college education but no degree by granting credit for past coursework at premier institutions and giving them a chance to complete their education for free and quickly.

"The Academy will award the full and complete equivalent of a bachelor's degree," said Trump.

He also discussed how this would be a revolution in higher education and change the lives of many in the US.

PEOPLE APPRECIATE TRUMP'S 'ALTERNATIVE COLLEGE' PLAN

Trump's new education programme might also put student aid directly in the hands of states. Earlier, the federal government approved aid granted by non-governmental organisations.

For this reason, many are now appreciating and looking forward to this plan.

"Trump is creating The American Academy! Free 4 year College - Fully Accredited University - Online As an at-home educator, may I be the first to say that an alternative college is a fantastic idea? Bravo," wrote an X user.

"Donald Trump’s Historic Educational Plan (The American Academy) Will Change Our Education System Forever. This Is Absolutely Amazing," posted another on X.

Although this overhaul was not part of Trump's first term, it was an important part of his victory in the elections and the second term. Several Americans are looking forward to this plan.

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