House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announced that House Republicans will be holding a press conference to demand the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik. This decision comes in response to concerns raised about the safety of Jewish students on campus.
Johnson criticized Shafik, labeling her as a 'very weak, inept leader' and expressed outrage over the university's inability to ensure the safety of Jewish students. Recent incidents involving Jewish students being advised to leave campus due to safety concerns have sparked widespread condemnation.
An Orthodox rabbi at Columbia University and Barnard College urged Jewish students to return home amidst ongoing campus unrest. Rabbi Elie Buechler highlighted the troubling situation on campus and recommended that students leave until conditions improve.
Johnson strongly condemned reports of physical assaults and harassment targeting Jewish students during anti-Israel protests on university campuses. He called for stricter measures, including the revocation of federal funding for universities that fail to maintain control over such situations and the cancellation of student visas for violent protesters.
Expressing concern for the well-being of Jewish students, Johnson emphasized the importance of creating a safe and inclusive environment for all students to pursue their education peacefully. He urged leaders and citizens to speak out against such incidents, emphasizing that they do not align with American values.
The press conference is expected to address these issues in detail and call for accountability from university leadership in ensuring the safety and well-being of all students on campus.
