House GOP Conference Chair Elise Stefanik is calling for the removal of Columbia University President Dr. Nemat “Minouche” Shafik after a mob of anti-Israel agitators took over an academic building, storming and defacing it. In a letter to the co-chairs of the Trustees of Columbia University, Stefanik criticized Shafik’s handling of the situation, accusing her of allowing chaos and violence to spread on campus. Stefanik called for Shafik’s immediate removal to restore order, protect Jewish students, and prevent further acts of violence. She also criticized the university for failing to enforce deadlines for the encampment to clear and for preventing the NYPD from entering campus to remove the occupiers.
Stefanik accused the university of allowing antisemitism and disorder to persist on campus for too long, pointing to the failure to enforce consequences against the antisemitic encampment that led to the takeover of Hamilton Hall. She criticized Shafik for appeasing antisemitic radicals and agitators, creating an unsafe environment for all on campus. Stefanik urged the university trustees to remove Shafik from her position to ensure the safety of students and staff before further incidents occur. She also called out the university for its lack of action in addressing the anti-Israel protests and urged federal intervention to protect Jewish students.
Last week, Stefanik sent a letter to top members of the Biden administration, demanding federal intervention to protect Jewish students at Columbia University. She described the protesters as an “unsanctioned mob of students and agitators” targeting Jewish students and called for consequences for those endorsing terrorism and violent attacks. Stefanik cited the Immigration and Nationality Act, which can make individuals ineligible for American residency if they endorse terrorism, and called for the revocation of visas and deportation of students involved in antisemitic actions. She also called for the Department of Education to hold Columbia accountable by revoking any federal funding the school receives.
Stefanik’s letter to the trustees of Columbia University highlighted the need for swift action to address the escalating violence on campus and protect Jewish students and staff. She criticized Shafik for allowing mob rule to take over the campus, leading to the violent riots and illegal encampment. Stefanik argued that the university’s failure to enforce consequences against antisemitic behavior had led to the current situation and called for Shafik’s immediate removal to restore order and prevent further incidents. She also called out the university for preventing law enforcement from entering campus to address the situation.
Stefanik’s letter to the Biden administration called for federal intervention to protect Jewish students and address the antisemitic protests at Columbia University. She urged the enforcement of existing laws to revoke visas and deport students involved in antisemitic actions, citing the support for terrorism by some protesters. Stefanik also called for the revocation of federal funding for Columbia University to hold the school accountable for its failure to address the escalating violence on campus. The letter highlighted the urgent need for action to protect Jewish students and prevent further acts of violence and antisemitism on campus.
In conclusion, Elise Stefanik is taking a strong stance against the violence and antisemitism at Columbia University, calling for the removal of President Nemat “Minouche” Shafik and demanding federal intervention to protect Jewish students. She has criticized the university’s failure to enforce consequences against antisemitic behavior and called for swift action to address the escalating violence on campus. Stefanik’s letters to the university trustees and the Biden administration highlight the urgent need to restore order, protect students and staff, and prevent further incidents of violence and antisemitism at Columbia University.
