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Vivek Ramaswamy: “Hillsdale's done it [decoupled from federal funding].”

Featuring: Vivek Ramaswamy, Libertarian, Conservative | Former Candidate, President of the United States | National

Discussion with Vivek Ramaswamy on Government's Role and University Independence on Hannity

Published April 24, 2025 | Video Starts at 01:52

… of successful graduates who are able to fund the mission of the university if they find it aligned with their view of the world. Decouple yourself from the federal government. Hillsdale's done it [decoupled from federal funding]. I visit there from time to time. I think other universities may choose and be wise to follow that trend in the future as well. Well, what is the proper role of government? (01:52–01:54)

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