近来，是否公开已故美国富商杰弗里·爱泼斯坦案相关文件在美国政坛持续引发震荡。这场风波成为特 朗普政府执政半年多来美国政治对立加剧、社会撕裂加深的一个缩影。 美国媒体和专家认为，特朗普政府上台以来的诸多政策举措及其强推政策的做法，导致特朗普支持者阵 营内部出现裂痕、共和与民主两党猛烈攻讦、行政与司法激烈拉锯，三重混乱进一步加剧美国极化对立 与治理困境。 MAGA阵营质疑 美国富商爱泼斯坦与大批美国政商名流交往密切，因涉嫌性犯罪被捕后，2019年8月死于狱中，被判定 为"自杀"。公布包括牵涉性交易的"客户名单"在内的爱泼斯坦案相关文件档案，是特朗普竞选总统期间 的承诺之一。 然而自上台以来，特朗普政府在公布爱泼斯坦案相关文件档案一事上始终遮遮掩掩。美国司法部和联邦 调查局7月初发布联合备忘录，认定"客户名单不存在"，且不会发布更多爱泼斯坦案文件。这引发特朗 普的支持者，尤其是"让美国再次伟大"（MAGA）阵营的质疑与不满。 共和党联邦众议员玛乔丽·格林在社交媒体发文说，没人相信"客户名单不存在"，如果不公开本案更多 信息，特朗普将失去其支持者。前福克斯新闻频道主持人塔克·卡尔森指责特朗普政府想要"扼杀"真 相。 ...

Group 1 - The article discusses the historical significance of American universities as a source of soft power and international influence, highlighting their role in educating future global leaders and generating economic benefits for the U.S. [1][3] - The number of international students in U.S. higher education has surged, reaching 1.1 million in the 2023-2024 academic year, with significant contributions to the economy, totaling nearly $44 billion [3][4]. - States with high concentrations of international students, such as California, Texas, and Massachusetts, have seen substantial economic benefits, with contributions of approximately $64 billion, $25 billion, and $39 billion respectively [3][4]. Group 2 - The article notes a growing discontent among the American public regarding elite education, with only 36% expressing confidence in higher education, a significant drop from 57% in 2015 [5]. - The rise of for-profit colleges has led to increased student debt and dissatisfaction, as many students struggle to graduate or find suitable employment [5][12]. - The tension between universities and the government has escalated, particularly in the context of immigration policies and the perception of universities as "leftist strongholds" [12][14]. Group 3 - The article highlights the cultural and ideological divide between elite universities and the general public, with a growing "anti-elite" sentiment emerging in American society [6][8]. - The admissions process at elite institutions has been criticized for favoring wealthy applicants, with data showing that students from the top 1% of income earners have a significantly higher chance of admission [8][9]. - The article discusses the implications of these disparities, suggesting that educational background has become a core issue in political divisions within the U.S. [8][9]. Group 4 - The article outlines the historical context of the relationship between U.S. universities and the government, noting that post-9/11 policies have tightened immigration controls affecting international students [12][13]. - It mentions specific actions taken by the Trump administration that further restricted international student access, including travel bans and tax reforms targeting universities [13][14]. - The ongoing conflict between government and universities reflects deeper societal issues, including class conflict and a crisis of trust in higher education [14].