Hundreds gathered at Foley Square, NYC, on April 17 to protest President Donald Trump’s harsh stance on U.S. universities. Demonstrators condemned political repression and censorship, especially in response to pro-Palestinian student protests after the 2023 Gaza conflict. Trump labeled major institutions like Harvard 'a disgrace' and accused them of spreading radical ideology. Protesters say academic freedom is at stake and vow to resist what they call a dangerous crackdown.