Trump Administration Investigates University of Washington After Pro-Hamas Protest, Antisemitic Chants, and Multiple Arrests

At the University of Washington in Seattle, a series of protests involving pro-Hamas and anti-Israel activists escalated into a building takeover and clashes with police. Law enforcement initially retreated but later moved in to make multiple arrests of protesters, some described as militants, particularly at the university's engineering building. The demonstrations included antisemitic chants and the glorification of the October 7th terrorist attack. In response, the Trump administration has launched an investigation through its Federal Task Force on Antisemitism into the events at the university. This move is part of a broader effort by the administration to address antisemitism and crack down on protests and diversity initiatives at U.S. universities. However, these actions have raised concerns about potential impacts on academic freedom and free speech on college campuses.