"Conservative Pressure and the Unraveling of Harvard President Claudine Gay's Tenure"
Christopher Rufo, a conservative activist, played a key role in a coordinated campaign that led to the resignation of Harvard's president, Claudine Gay. The campaign utilized narrative, financial, and political pressure, leveraging a plagiarism scandal to gain traction in both conservative and eventually mainstream media. Rufo's broader goal is to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) bureaucracies and restore what he sees as truth in American institutions. He openly shares his tactics to demoralize opponents and educate allies, believing in the power of truth to overcome lies. The campaign against Gay is seen as a significant victory for the conservative movement, demonstrating the ability to achieve rapid, impactful results.