Smithsonian
Trump's Corporate and Academic Targets: A Comprehensive Look at Presidential Confrontations
Sep 27, 2025 01:43 pm CST
President Donald Trump has systematically targeted influential corporations, executives, and academic institutions through public criticism and executive actions. From demanding the firing of Microsoft's Lisa Monaco to canceling billions in university grants and confronting tech giants over manufacturing practices, this comprehensive overview examines how Trump's unprecedented approach has disrupted traditional relationships between government, business, and academia in America.
