Recent anti-Israel protests at Columbia University have been marked by the involvement of socialists, non-students, and activists, with New York Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD highlighting the role of outside agitators. During an April 30 press conference, Mayor Adams claimed these protests have been influenced by professional protesters, though without detailed evidence. Some arrested protesters, linked to outside influencers, were non-students. The NYPD controversially cited a common book by a British historian, mischaracterizing the background of an arrested woman.
Protesters that were Arrested last week at Columbia University in New York City had, for several Weeks and Months prior to the Establishment of the Campus Encampment as well as the Storming and Barricading of the Hamilton Hall Building, held discussions with Outside Extremists… https://t.co/oBTvUOI55B
The @NYCMayor and the @NYPDnews and myself have been saying outside agitators were involved in these collage protests. And that looks like it's correct . A few examples of notable arrests so far — some non students who’ve been linked to outside influencers. According to a… https://t.co/AEca3U59Nf
First NY mayor says “outside agitators" at Columbia protests "training this movement” then provides no detail & mischaracterizes background of woman arrested. Then NYPD cites common book written by Brit historian as malign. Mainstream effort to frame protesters as terrorists? https://t.co/of6i9zDXXB
Outsiders Were Among Columbia Protesters, but They Dispute Instigating Clashes https://t.co/VnQwC6itLR
Many outside agitators New York City mayor cited at Columbia are not professional protesters https://t.co/UPrF4OiuiW https://t.co/UPrF4OiuiW
Socialists, non-students, activists emerge as leaders of anti-Israel protests on campuses At an April 30 press conference, New York Mayor Eric Adams said that the protests had "basically been co-opted by professional outside agitators." Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/MwbWyKTbfi