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Education concerns teaching, learning and the policies and institutions governing schools and other educational settings.
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2 statements on this page. Dates: June 29, 2023 to October 2, 2026
2 matching statements. Dates: June 29, 2023 to October 2, 2026
2 published statements. Dates: June 29, 2023 to October 2, 2026
1 published statement. Dates: October 2, 2026
1 statement on this page. Dates: October 2, 2026
Role at the time: President of the United States, answering reporters before departing the White House
Statement summary
Asked about Hochul appointing James in the Cornell case, Trump called James corrupt and said people she investigates would not be treated fairly.
“I feel badly for whoever she's looking at because they won't get a fair shake.”
Transcript of a direct question about James's appointment and Trump's answer. His corruption accusation is his assessment.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)His answer rejects James's suitability for this assignment. Condemned fits the criticism of the appointment; it is more than a disagreement over terminology.
1 published statement. Dates: June 29, 2023
1 statement on this page. Dates: June 29, 2023
Role at the time: Former president and Republican presidential candidate
Statement summary
Trump welcomes the admissions ruling and describes it as a return to selection based on merit.
“This is the ruling everyone was waiting and hoping for and the result was amazing. It will also keep us competitive with the rest of the world. Our greatest minds must be cherished and that’s what this wonderful day has brought. We’re going back to all merit-based—and that’s the way it should be!”
ABC News reproduces a statement Trump gave to reporter Rachel Scott on June 29, 2023, welcoming the Supreme Court admissions ruling.
Archived copy (opens in a new tab)Trump expressly approves the Court decision invalidating the Harvard and UNC admissions programs, describing the result as a return to merit-based selection.
