GOP lawmakers seek to defund HBCU after it canceled Republican's commencement speech

South Carolina Republicans are pushing to defund the state’s public HBCU after its president rescinded Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette’s commencement speech invitation due to student protests and 'credible safety threats.' Evette, a conservative leader, was invited for her business achievements but faced backlash over her views on DEI, abortion, and support for Trump, leading to the university's reversal.