Pershing Square CEO Bill Ackman on his 'activist' approach backlash: I'm undeterred 

"It's about Free Speech"; until it's speech he doesn't like. Got it!

So then I thought he argues for free speech. Sounds like he wants free speech only if “He” agrees with it

So Bill Ackman can change higher education however he sees fit and the rest of us have to hope for the best? How is this acceptable?

Ackman is on a power trip and I hope his wife’s plagiarism is bringing him back down to earth

He failed to see he was living in a glass house before lobbing a boulder at academia.

Keep the efforts going, Bill. The world needs more people standing up

First Wall Street., then Hollywood, and now higher education? How does the ADL defend these tropes?

Mr. Pump and Dump.

Media management 😂 having money does not make one right.

Oh wow. What a gift to Ackman, They edited out the entire part about plagiarism in his own family after he went on attack calling other people unqualified academically. With Nepotism and favoritism at home, now he down plays the importance of accountability. It was all good when he was on a billionaire bully tirade and tweeting none stop. Lol

Free Palestine!!!... and stop the hypocrisy Bill...

You live by the sword, you die by te sword. Your wife is a plagiarist and she should be FIRED. Period.

wait whats up with the interviewers eye?

In an evasive response to the question of whether billionaires should influence Harvard's governance, Ackman deflects, choosing instead to self-aggrandize, emphasizing his genius and popularity. He attributes his undue influence over Harvard to his wealth, boasting about receiving love letters and being adored, yet completely sidesteps the original question. When confronted with his failures, he continues his self-praise, claiming he's a "great guy" and touts his success, suggesting an almost delusional self-perception. Alarmingly, he proposes overhauling the university's board with military personnel, revealing a preference for a militaristic approach to education governance. This stance undermines the diverse needs and perspectives of a university community. His self-styled image as a patriot and good person starkly contrasts with his actions and the perceptions of various communities, including African Americans. This interview not only showcases his detachment from the realities of effective governance but also highlights the danger of wealth and power being used to bypass meaningful dialogue and democratic processes in educational institutions.

Bill opened my eyes to what is happening in this country. Really appreciate the time he has spent putting his thoughts on X (i.e. Twitter).

Rules for thee but not for billionaires like me!

Ackman is a grifter.

Your time will come Bill. It goes around

This is important time of this country. Courageous people with actual insights is playing a pivotal role and should be appreciated.

Bill , you are an asset to the Jewish community do not be scared to stand strong on all of these issues

Wealth tax on this guy.

So happy for you Bill - keep pushing!!!!

The hypocrisy and delusion of this guy is unbelievable. They did not “attack” your wife. She was accused of plagiarism and she apologized, admitting she was wrong. Ackman is acting likes the allegations of his wife plagiarizing are false which they are clearly not.

Glad we finally have someone powerful like Bill fighting this fight.

What a terrible person

Hedge fund manager peddling his politic over business matter huh??? This might be a new SBF situation.

Go Bill!

Define “wokeness”, please

Crooks, with money 😅

I thank him for helping to end wokeness!!

There used to be a difference between what students are taught and what they learn. Now, it seems they are taught and then parrot. We should be teaching our children how to think and not what to think.

I like seeing the left check itself.

Gosh, I thought the opposition to Israel was based on war crimes but it was bad education at Ivy League schools. This is going to work out great. What do I boycott?

We have educated entire generations to learn, work, and live with each other side by side with Communists as a multipolar global workforce. That world simply does not exist anymore. We are very much overdue for a correction.

Did they cut the part about mit chairman?

I wonder how much Ackman actually understands about the conflict in Palestine. I doubt he knows much or, like many Jews, is in denial about the brutality of Israel's illegal occupation.

DO A DEARCH on Bill Ackman's Hedgefund & BOYCOTT BOYCOTT BOYCOTT

they look like brothers

Better late than never. The new generation of billionaires have been asleep at the switch, or only selfishly motivated. For stability, there has to be engagement for the benefit of the general population. Time for the correction to begin.

Combover in the making for Bill.

Are there any questions in there? This reporter is incapable of just asking the question without his long winded lead ins. Awful.

A Malcolm Gladwell Outlier Thank you Bill.

Wasn't Ackman nailed for insider trading? Shouldn't any person convicted of such crimes be banned from our nation's Securities Industry, especially a Harvard grad? I sense a double standard here. Ackman's only mission was to silence opposing viewpoints of the war between Israel and Palestinians, I guess so much for freedom of speech. "In October 2023, following the onset of the 2023 Israel-Hamas war, several Harvard undergraduate student groups signed a letter condemning the Israeli state. The statement held the "Israeli regime entirely responsible for all unfolding violence," declared that millions of Palestinians in Gaza have been "forced to live in an open-air prison," and called on Harvard to "take action to stop the ongoing annihilation of Palestinians." In response, Ackman called for the publication of the names of all students involved in signing the letter so that he could ensure his company and others do not "inadvertently hire" any of the signatories. Ackman posted, "One should not be able to hide behind a corporate shield when issuing statements supporting the actions of terrorists," and the names "should be made public so their views are publicly known" "Former Harvard president Lawrence Summers, though agreeing with Ackman on the need to look at employees' political views, called Ackman's request for a list of names "the stuff of Joe McCarthy"

bill is the MEN

Andrews left eye reminds me of snake which he is one

Awe, look at the commies in the comments! How cute!

Forget Ackman's bangs, but look at her hair. Duh! What position is she playing this weekend? I don't have a problem with the position anyone chooses to play, but when it's fake it's political violence. She has "a wife." Alpha boys, it's time.

The devil is the lie💩

What Bill is doing is incredible. Keep up the good work Bill.

As a hedgefund manager he's a legal criminal.

Truly someone with money.

Go Bill! End the chokehold of DEI and woke nonsense

Perfect example that money is speech. Thankfully he is using his speech wise.

Paper handed Netflix stock Bill Ackman!!

03:16 Remarkab-apple

Not a jew but thank you bill ackman. Your father was a wise man. Sometimes it takes years for us to open our eyes and ears (it took me till i was 59) but now you see the truth. I will cheer on your work from the sidelines.

He is a true capitalist

Bill,yr doing a great job !

❤ bill

lol look at all the people hating on Ackman in the comments must be doing something right finally

This is my idea of a good man!

Disappointing just throws his cash around 😢