A wide range of former lawmakers from both sides of the aisle, as well as ex-White House officials who served in Donald Trump's first administration, have signed on to a open-letter criticizing him over his retribution campaign.

The letter from the AAC&U opposes “undue government intrusion in the lives of those who learn, live, and work on our campuses.”

Leaders from 11 Minnesota institutions have signed onto a letter opposing “undue government intrusion” in higher education.