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BlueWaveNeverEnd

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1. Trump speaking in the stupid manner...

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Aug 28, 2025, 04:31 AM

Aug 28

But in recent days Trump has signaled a shift. This week, Trump told reporters he planned to double the amount of Chinese students studying in the U.S. He defended those comments a day later, saying "I like that their [China] students come here. I like that other countries students' come here. And you know what would happen if they didn't? Our college system would go to hell very quickly."

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Colleges see significant drop in international students as fall semester begins [View all] BumRushDaShow Aug 28 OP

Trump speaking in the stupid manner... BlueWaveNeverEnd Aug 28 #1

He switches policies based on whoever whispered in his ear last BumRushDaShow Aug 28 #2

Ironically, higher ed is one of the only sectors where Trump's ideal economic situation is a reality Prairie Gates Aug 28 #3