Matt Gagnon discussed the Trump administration’s review of Harvard University’s compliance with civil rights laws, which could affect over $255 million in federal contracts and $8.7 billion in grants. Columbia University faced similar scrutiny, losing $400 million until it agreed to the administration’s demands. Gagnon argued that accepting federal money inherently involves accepting strings attached, citing Title IX disputes in Maine. He criticized the inefficiencies in higher education due to federal subsidies, suggesting that without such funding, universities would be more cost-effective. He also highlighted the issue of guaranteed customer bases and the inflated costs of education.