"Dangerous, appalling statements": White House criticises comments of Columbia student protest leader
Columbia, April 27 -- At a time when varsities in the United States are rocked by pro-Palestinian protests, the White House has come in for strong criticism of the "appaling and dangerous" comments made by a student leader of the pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University. according to The Hill.
"These dangerous, appalling statements turn the stomach and should serve as a wakeup call. It is hideous to advocate for the murder of Jews," White House deputy press secretary Andrew Bates said in a statement on Friday.
"President Biden has been clear that violent rhetoric, hate speech, and antisemitic remarks have no place in America whatsoever, and he will always stand against them," he said.
"Calls of violence and statements targeted a...
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