They will back down
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There is a lesson to be learned here:
Let's say it again: 1) Harvard said "No," and Trump has backed off. 2) Chicago (and Illinois) said "No," and Trump has backed off. It's day by day. But those who said "OK, sure," have gained nothing at all. Except shame.
[image or embed]— James Fallows (@jfallows.bsky.social) Sep 14, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Admittedly, in some cases institutions have agreed to the terms of shakedown because they’re collaborationalists rather than cowards. But for institutions that do not seek to be regime-aligned the move is obvious.
I would also say that Pritzker has impressed me the most of any blue state governor in 2025.