In light of recent reports that anti-Semitic acts across the country hit a record high this past year, including anti-Semitic protests at Princeton University, Senator Bob Singer (R-30) released the following statement calling for the halt of taxpayer dollars to Princeton University if they fail to address anti-Jewish bias on campus.
Princeton University is among dozens facing federal investigations into antisemitism following a wave of pro-Palestinian protests last year.
“Princeton University has a responsibility to ensure a safe, inclusive, and respectful atmosphere for all students,” said Sen. Singer. “However, the recent anti-Semitic protests on campus, and the University leadership’s weak response, have been deeply troubling and demands immediate action. Ignoring antisemitism sends the wrong message to students, faculty, and the entire Jewish community as it breeds hostility, fear, and division.”
In FY 2024 and FY 2025 through April 12, 2025, Princeton University received $2,611,461 and $3,309,313 in taxpayer dollars respectively.
“Starting today, I am calling for an immediate halt to all taxpayer funding to Princeton University until they demonstrate concrete steps to address and eliminate anti-Jewish bias on their campus. New Jersey taxpayers should not be forced to subsidize an institution that stands idle in the face of hatred and intimidation. I am also urging Governor Murphy to join me in suspending all state funding to Princeton until meaningful changes are made. This is not a partisan issue—this is a moral imperative,” Singer concluded.
Senator Singer, a prominent figure in New Jersey politics, has recently called for a halt to taxpayer funding for Princeton University. In a statement released to Insider NJ, Singer argued that the prestigious university should not be receiving taxpayer dollars while simultaneously amassing a large endowment.
Princeton University, one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States, has a substantial endowment of over $26 billion. This massive endowment has raised questions about why the university continues to receive taxpayer funding, especially when many other public institutions are struggling to make ends meet.
Senator Singer pointed out that Princeton University has a long history of receiving taxpayer funding, with the state providing millions of dollars in grants and subsidies to the university each year. However, Singer argues that with such a large endowment, Princeton should be able to fund its operations without relying on taxpayer dollars.
In his statement, Senator Singer also raised concerns about the rising cost of tuition at Princeton University. He noted that despite its substantial endowment, the university continues to increase tuition rates, making it increasingly difficult for students to afford a Princeton education.
Singer’s call to halt taxpayer funding for Princeton University has sparked a debate among lawmakers and education advocates. Some argue that the university’s endowment should be used to support its operations and reduce the financial burden on taxpayers. Others believe that cutting off taxpayer funding could have negative consequences for the university and its students.
Regardless of the outcome of this debate, Senator Singer’s call for halting taxpayer funding to Princeton University has brought attention to the issue of how universities with large endowments are using taxpayer dollars. It remains to be seen whether his efforts will lead to any concrete changes in funding policies for the prestigious institution.
