Pro-Palestinian Protests at Columbia University Draw Criticism from Former President
Former U.S. president Donald Trump publicly criticized President Joe Biden for not taking decisive action amid ongoing protests by pro-Palestinian students at Columbia University. The comments were reported by Fox News. (Citation: Fox News)
Trump argued that the scenes unfolding at Columbia are hard to accept and even harder to watch. He said that a few years ago, such events would have been unthinkable in the United States, and he questioned how the country reached this point. (Citation: Fox News)
In his message to Biden, Trump urged the current president to speak up and lead the nation. He suggested that Biden has not used a clear or forceful voice on the matter and that viewers and friends of the country are waiting for firm leadership. (Citation: Fox News)
Reports from New York indicate that law enforcement moved to address activities at Hamilton Hall, a Columbia University building that protesters seized in solidarity with Palestine. (Citation: Fox News)
There has been discussion of broader federal measures, with some officials considering deploying the National Guard to help disperse demonstrations in support of Palestine. The possibility reflects rising concerns about public order and safety during campus protests. (Citation: Fox News)