Michael Roth
Michael Roth is the president of Wesleyan University and a prominent advocate for the values of higher education. He has been vocal in defending American universities against political attacks, particularly from Republican leaders such as Vice President JD Vance and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Roth argues that these leaders, despite benefiting from elite education, are undermining the very institutions that helped them succeed. He emphasizes the importance of universities in fostering innovation and culture, and he warns against the encroachment of authoritarianism in education.
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 7.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,128 | $21,000,000 | 3,815$ |
| Norway | 1 | 3.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 5,421,241 | 3,695 | $403,000 | 275$ |
| Totals | 2 | 336,423,892 | 63,823 | $21,403,000 | 4,090$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Norway:
Michael Roth, the head of the foreign affairs committee in the German Bundestag, commented on Trump's harsh remarks about Ukraine.
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United States:
Michael Roth criticized Republican leaders for using their elite educational credentials to attack the same universities that gave them success.
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