Former President Donald Trump has demanded a colossal $1 billion (Ksh.129 billion) fine from the University of California (UC) system over what his administration claims is UCLA's inadequate response to 2024 student protests regarding Gaza. This demand is five times the settlement amount agreed to by Columbia University for similar federal accusations.

• The demanded fine is $1 billion (Ksh.129 billion), which President James Milliken of the UC system stated would "completely devastate" the public university.
• Key figures involved include Donald Trump, President James Milliken of the University of California system, and California Governor Gavin Newsom.
• Governor Gavin Newsom responded to Trump's demand by stating, "we'll sue," accusing the former president of attempting extortion and suppressing academic freedom.