A group of 14 members of Congress, led by Representative Eric Burlison, has called for the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik amidst allegations of antisemitism on campus. The representatives, including Troy Nehls and Desposito, have urged donors and alumni to withdraw their support until the university addresses these issues and ensures the safety of Jewish students. The call to action follows incidents involving protestors supporting Hamas and Hezbollah, and threats against Jewish students. Representative Desposito, alongside Speaker Johnson, personally witnessed these protests during a recent visit to the campus.
When I visited @Columbia this week w/ @SpeakerJohnson, I was shocked at what I saw: Protestors supporting #Hamas & #Hezbollah. Protestors threatening Jewish students. The Prez of Columbia must resign for allowing this college to be occupied by antisemitic terror sympathizers. https://t.co/uaUEV5rgnW
What is happening at Columbia University - and college campuses across America - is terrifying. That's why I led a letter with 14 of my colleagues calling for the resignation of President Shafik and urging all donors to pull their support from the university immediately. https://t.co/tFdcYjEgey
Today, I joined 13 other members of Congress in urging @Columbia University alumni/donors to condemn the antisemitic occupiers on their campus. Until Pres. Shafik resigns & honor is restored to this once great institution, It's no longer worthy of financial or personal support. https://t.co/ieYoVwXR9J
Donors and alumni of Columbia University should cease all support for the university until President Shafik resigns and until the university proves it can protect Jewish students and stand against antisemitism. I applaud @RepEricBurlison for leading this effort. https://t.co/M3AIaI6Uo6
I joined @RepEricBurlison’s letter urging donors to pull support and donations from Columbia University until serious changes are made—including the resignation of President Minouche Shafik. Antisemitism has no place on college campuses or in America. https://t.co/Ht1QuwCRAi