Republican Rep. Mike Collins faced backlash for sharing a video of counterprotesters at the University of Mississippi harassing a Black pro-Palestine demonstrator. Collins initially praised the protesters but later denounced racism and discrimination after criticism. The White House condemned the behavior captured in the video as undignified and racist.
White House Condemns Rep Mike Collins Sharing Ole Miss Video of Black Protester Being Taunted: 'Beneath Any Person' https://t.co/fy3tY7Uipa
WHITE HOUSE: BEHAVIOR CAPTURED IN VIDEO AT UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI IS UNDIGNIFIED AND RACIST
Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) was forced to walk back his praise for a group of pro-Israel counter protesters at Ole Miss who were caught on video jeering at a lone Black pro-Palestine demonstrator. https://t.co/47r9WSk7xk
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) denounced racism and discrimination after he shared a video of counterprotesters at the University of Mississippi, with one of the participants mimicking apelike gestures and noises towards a Black pro-Palestine demonstrator. https://t.co/Br4ch1W8iH
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) defended his decision to share a video of counterprotesters at the University of Mississippi harassing a Black woman at a pro-Palestine protest last week, responding to criticism that he was endorsing racist conduct. https://t.co/0ZD8LvKzfK
Rep. Mike Collins attempts to explain why he tried to make a hero out of the racist behavior of the Ole Miss frat boi who has been kicked out of his fraternity. https://t.co/mYKimiQaFX
Republican Rep. Mike Collins praises protesters who taunt Black woman at Ole Miss https://t.co/nl7DESjXO9 https://t.co/wFGPHuwMsv