Gavin Newsom has threatened to withhold billions in state funds from any college that signs an agreement to support President Donald Trump’s education agenda. “Institutions of higher education are free to develop models and values other than those below, if the institution elects to forego federal benefits,” the compact states. Gavin Newsom denounced the compact as a “radical agreement” and pledged to withhold billions in state funds should any college cooperate with it. “IF ANY CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY SIGNS THIS RADICAL AGREEMENT, THEY’LL LOSE BILLIONS IN STATE FUNDING — INCLUDING CAL GRANTS — INSTANTLY. At least nine universities in the country have received the compact, with only one — University of Southern California (USC) — residing in the Golden State.