<p>During a recent episode of <i>The Five</i>, Fox News contributors including Dana Perino discussed the controversy surrounding Zohran Mamdani’s application to Columbia University. Mamdani, who identified as Black on his application, claimed that the university’s admissions process was biased and that his application was unfairly scrutinized. Perino praised Senator Elizabeth Warren for her public support of Mamdani’s stance, highlighting the importance of defending applicants against perceived institutional bias. The discussion raised broader questions about the role of identity verification in college admissions and the potential for systemic discrimination in higher education. While Perino emphasized the need for fair evaluation, other panelists offered differing perspectives on the implications of Mamdani’s case for academic institutions.</p>