Florida A&M University (FAMU) holds a special place in my heart.
As a young man, I once walked the “Highest of Seven Hills” as a student, learning lessons in grit and determination that have never left me. Although I ultimately graduated from Florida State University, I carry with me a deep respect for FAMU, its mission, and the generations of students it has lifted into lives of purpose and achievement.
Today, FAMU is thriving in part because of historic action by President Donald J. Trump. While the media often ignores this fact, the record is undeniable: Trump delivered the strongest federal commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in history — transformative decisions that will benefit students and communities for decades…