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Benefactor pulls six figure donation from Arizona State University, citing ‘left-wing hostility and activism’

Tom Lewis, a millionaire benefactor to ASU's Barrett honors college, stated, 'I no longer had any confidence in Barrett to adhere to the terms of our gift'

A real estate magnate who has donated millions to Arizona State University over the last two decades pulled back on a six figure donation he had pledged to the college. His move was prompted by faculty condemning a staff member for organizing on-campus events with prominent conservatives.

In a recent statement, Scottsdale real estate investor Tom Lewis claimed he would not go through with his annual $400,000 pledge to the university’s honors college – where he has a center in his name.

https://www.foxnews.com/media/benefactor...y-activism

I would be wary of this story. It has some holes. The benefactor says he withdrew the pledge because the faculty member "claimed" she was being targeted by staff. The staff says not so and explained why a letter signed by other faculty was presented. They also say she was let go because of the benefactor's withdrawn pledge, something which happens on occasion.

Who knows where the truth lies. Fox could have dug in and presented more facts before running with this narrative, but, you know, they probably had limited space and time to fully report relevant facts. Thank goodness only Fox does this.