Overall Index 41.0 Not MAGA

Organizations

16.7 NOT

University of Miami

The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida, established in 1925. It is a member of the Association of American Universities and operates multiple campuses including the Miller School of Medicine and the Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science.

Website https://www.miami.edu/

Updated Apr 08, 2026

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Legal Position

Jul 13, 2020

Not MAGA
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95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Joined Lawsuit Against Trump Administration International Student Policy

The University of Miami joined an amicus brief in a lawsuit against the Trump administration 's Department of Homeland Security regarding a policy that would have stripped visas from international students if their courses moved entirely o…

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Miscellaneous

Jan 19, 2026

Neutral
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Donald Trump Attendance at 2026 CFP Final in Miami

Donald Trump attended the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship game featuring the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium, receiving a significant crowd reaction.

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Public Statement

Nov 07, 2025

Not MAGA
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85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Campus and Faculty Opposition to Trump's 'College Compact'

University faculty and students organized marches and public statements to oppose Donald Trump's proposed 'Compact for Academic Excellence,' which critics argued would increase federal control over higher education curricula.

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4 (67%)

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Miscellaneous

Jan 19, 2026

Neutral
4 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Donald Trump Attendance at 2026 CFP Final in Miami

Donald Trump attended the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship game featuring the Miami Hurricanes at Hard Rock Stadium, receiving a significant crowd reaction.

Notes: Trump attended as a guest of the event, not specifically as an invitee of the university administration.

Agent rationale

While the event featured the university's team, the presence of Trump is a cultural intersection rather than a formal institutional endorsement.

Sources

  1. FirstSportz (Jan 20, 2026)

Public Statement

Nov 07, 2025

Not MAGA
6 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Campus and Faculty Opposition to Trump's 'College Compact'

University faculty and students organized marches and public statements to oppose Donald Trump's proposed 'Compact for Academic Excellence,' which critics argued would increase federal control over higher education curricula.

Notes: The protest highlighted concerns over academic freedom and institutional autonomy.

Agent rationale

Institutional and faculty-led opposition to a core Trump education policy platform indicates a lack of alignment with MAGA's higher education reform agenda.

Sources

  1. The Miami Student (Nov 12, 2025)

Lobby Activity

Dec 31, 2024

Neutral
3 Weight Impact on the score.
85% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Federal Lobbying on Research Funding and Healthcare

The University of Miami consistently lobbies the federal government for NIH and NSF research funding, as well as Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement policies for its health system.

Notes: Lobbying is focused on institutional survival and funding rather than partisan ideology.

Agent rationale

Standard institutional lobbying for federal grants is neutral, though it requires maintaining relationships with whichever administration is in power.

Sources

  1. OpenSecrets (Jan 20, 2025)

Public Statement

Nov 20, 2024

Not MAGA
5 Weight Impact on the score.
88% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

University Response to 2024 Election Results

Following the 2024 election, the university administration issued communications emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and the protection of international students, which were interpreted as defensive postures against anticipated MAGA policies.

Notes: The messaging focused on 'community values' in a polarized environment.

Agent rationale

The timing and focus of these statements suggest a perceived need to reassure the campus community against the rhetoric of the incoming MAGA administration.

Sources

  1. The Miami Hurricane (Nov 20, 2024)

Entity alignment

Apr 22, 2022

Not MAGA
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90% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Establishment of Climate Resilience Academy

The University of Miami launched the Climate Resilience Academy, a multi-disciplinary initiative focused on climate change research and environmental justice, areas often deprioritized or contested by MAGA policy platforms.

Notes: The academy focuses on 'equitable' climate solutions.

Agent rationale

While academic, the heavy institutional focus on 'environmental justice' and climate resilience contrasts with MAGA's typical deregulation and fossil-fuel-centric energy policies.

Sources

  1. News@TheU (Apr 22, 2022)

Legal Position

Jul 13, 2020

Not MAGA
7 Weight Impact on the score.
95% Confidence How strong and reliable the sourcing appears.

Joined Lawsuit Against Trump Administration International Student Policy

The University of Miami joined an amicus brief in a lawsuit against the Trump administration's Department of Homeland Security regarding a policy that would have stripped visas from international students if their courses moved entirely online during the pandemic.

Notes: The university characterized the policy as 'misguided' and harmful to its academic mission.

Agent rationale

Direct legal opposition to a signature Trump administration immigration/education policy is a strong anti-MAGA signal.

Sources

  1. News@TheU (Jul 13, 2020)
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