U.S. Representative Jerry Nadler, serving New York’s 12th district since 1992, recently voiced his concerns over comments made by former President Donald Trump regarding higher education and antisemitism. Nadler, a longstanding figure in Congress with a background in law from Columbia University and Fordham University, has been deeply involved in political issues since his early career in the New York State Assembly. Below are his recent statements from April 2025 on the matter.
In a post dated April 1, 2025, Nadler expressed his disapproval of Trump’s recent statements, stating: “I strongly condemn former President Trump’s latest attacks on higher education cloaked under the guise of fighting antisemitism. Once again, the President is weaponizing the real pain American Jews face to advance his desire to wield control over the truth-seeking academic”.
Following this, Nadler urged educational institutions to stand their ground against the former President’s actions, arguing: “We cannot allow Trump’s authoritarian tactics to prevail—this is not the America we want to live in, nor is it the America we need. I call on our nation’s universities to reject President Trump’s demands and to fight back against these hostile acts. If necessary, these issues”.
Nadler also referenced Trump’s history with controversial groups, noting: “Let’s also not forget that Trump’s record is stained by praise for neo-Nazis, Holocaust deniers, and white nationalists—groups that openly express their disdain for the Jewish people.”
