The issue focused on "the arbitrary politicization of academic freedom," where "unprecedented intrusions" into academic affairs will likely threaten academic freedom. 
 
 Here's an excerpt from a conference presentation given by Prof. Jeffrey Kuhn's associates: 
 
 http://web.archive.org/web/201709080443912/https://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Kuhn-final.pdf 
 
 https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-trump-affirm-nominees-ambassadors-private-university-disciplinary-councils/ 
 
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