Columbia University interim president Katrina Armstrong is facing criticism for contradicting herself on masking and the disciplinary process. In a meeting with faculty, Armstrong said there would be 'no change to masking' and that the disciplinary process 'remains independent.' However, in a memo to the Trump administration, she announced changes to the school's operating procedures, including a ban on face masks for concealing one's identity and mandatory ID checks for protesters wearing face coverings. The Trump administration praised these changes as a positive step towards restoring federal funding. Armstrong's conflicting statements raise doubts about whether Columbia will make it to the negotiating table.