In Hour 2 of the Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show, Buck Sexton dives deep into the Trump administration’s ongoing battle with elite American universities over foreign student visa policies. This hour centers on the “America First” approach to higher education, with a strong critique of institutions like Harvard and MIT for enrolling disproportionately high numbers of international students—reportedly up to 30%—while benefiting from U.S. taxpayer funding and federal student loan backing. Sexton argues that American students should receive overwhelming priority in admissions, especially at universities that rely heavily on federal support. He questions the return on investment for American taxpayers, challenging universities to justify how their research and programs directly benefit the U.S. public. The conversation also touches on the controversial role of foreign funding, particularly from China and Middle Eastern countries, and the potential national security risks posed by foreign nationals studying sensitive technologies and defense-related subjects. The discussion expands to include the broader geopolitical implications of allowing students from adversarial nations, especially China, to access American academic and research institutions. Sexton highlights espionage concerns and criticizes the lax security protocols at many universities. He emphasizes that the Trump administration is justified in restricting visas for students from countries that pose a strategic threat to U.S. interests. A powerful moment in the hour features a firsthand account from a former hostage, Omer Shem Tov, held by Hamas, who claims his treatment improved significantly after Donald Trump was elected—underscoring Trump’s perceived strength on foreign policy and national security. Sexton uses this testimony to reinforce the argument that America’s enemies fear Trump’s leadership and are more cautious in their actions when he is in power. The hour concludes with a compelling caller segment, including a veteran who shares her experience at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where foreign student enrollment was as high as 70%. She supports Sexton’s stance, citing real-world examples of how foreign nationals have exploited U.S. education for hostile purposes, including connections to the 9/11 hijackers.

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