Blog•Mar 5, 2026
They Said They Would Give You Education -- and Delivered You Debt, Brainwashing, and a Lifetime of Regret
Charlie Kirk’s new book, The College Scam, argues that U.S. colleges have become profit‑driven debt factories that also indoctrinate students with left‑wing ideologies. He cites soaring tuition—up 1,200% since 1980—while average student debt hovers around $40,000, with many borrowers owing six figures. Kirk contends that elite institutions waste taxpayer money on luxury amenities and DEI bureaucracies, limiting free speech and marginalizing conservative voices. He promotes alternatives such as trade schools, apprenticeships, and entrepreneurship as lower‑cost paths to six‑figure incomes.
