A Columbia University student who joined a pro-Palestine protest at NYU told an interviewer she wasn't certain what they were protesting against.
Both New York City-based schools have made headlines over their incessant demonstrating this past week, with both schools now home to several encampments on campus.
In an interview posted by former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, the undergrad was asked why she was there.
'I think the goal is showing our support for Palestine and demanding that NYU stops... I honestly don't know all of what NYU is doing... I really don't know.'
She then asks a friend, wearing a facemask, what the protest is meant to be about and the friend also appears unaware.
A Columbia University student who joined a pro-Palestine protest at NYU told an interviewer she wasn't certain what exactly they were protesting against
'I wish I was more educated,' the second protester admits.
The camera then turns back to the first protester, who said that students at NYU needed assistance due to an increased police presence.
'I heard there was lots of cops, some people were saying it was getting dangerous,' the protester said.
The video has been viewed over a million times and re-posted by over 10,000 people on social media platform X.
More than 100 pro-Palestinian demonstrators camped out at Columbia were arrested Thursday, with dozens more people arrested at other campuses. Many now face charges of trespassing or disorderly conduct.
In an interview posted by former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, the undergrad was asked why she was there and she wasn't sure the exact cause
She then asks a friend, wearing a facemask, what the protest is meant to be about and the friend also appears unaware
A New York University Student holds a Gaza sign during a rally held in Washington Square Park
There have been anti-Semitic chants and messages at and around the Columbia campus, and similar problems have occurred at other universities. Jewish students say they´ve felt unsafe on campus.
The White House denounced what it called an 'alarming surge' of antisemitism, saying it 'has absolutely no place on college campuses, or anywhere in our country.'
Four Jewish Democratic members of Congress toured Columbia´s locked-down campus with members of the school´s Jewish Law Students Association.
They condemned the fact that things had escalated to the point where Jewish students felt unsafe and the university had to cancel in-person classes.
Columbia said it would use hybrid remote and in-person learning through the end of the spring term.
A group of NYU students, faculty and supporters hold signs during a rally held in Washington Square Park
The protests as things stand are in violation of university rules and only people with a university ID will be allowed on campus going forward.
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik (Muslim) met with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and other members of Congress.
Johnson waded into hostile scenes at Columbia University as he confronted a mass of anti-Israel protestors.
He brushed off the boos and jeers of students and instead condemned the protest, calling it a 'virus of antisemitism'.
Johnson slammed the crowds in Columbia as being 'lawless agitators and radicals' and questioned their ability to become 'leaders of America' - as he praised the Jewish students who remain committed to their education.
'We will not be silent while Jewish students are expected to run for their lives,' Johnson warned.
The crowd yelled and jeered in an attempt to rattle him but Johnson was unperturbed.
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik met with Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and other members of Congress
A large crowd of students and supporters gathered in Washington Square Park
'Enjoy your free speech!' he replied as he left before issuing one final slap down: 'Stop wasting your parents money'.
The Louisiana lawmaker arrived at the New York campus hours after he called for the Columbia president to resign on a morning radio show.
'What we're seeing on these college campuses across the country is disgusting and unacceptable,' Johnson said.
'Every leader in this country, every political official, every citizen of good conscience has to speak out and say that this is not who we are in America, and we have got to have accountability.'
A Columbia University student who said she joined a pro-Palestine protest at NYU told an interviewer she wasn't certain what exactly they were protesting against. Both New York City-based schools have made headlines over their incessant demonstrating this past week, with both schools now home to several encampments on campus. In an interview posted by former Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, the undergrad was asked why she was there.
'I think the goal is showing our support for Palestine and demanding that NYU stops... I honestly don't know all of what NYU is doing... I really don't know.' She then asks a friend, wearing a facemask, what the protest is meant to be about and the friend also appears unaware. 'I wish I was more educated,' the second protester admits.
'I heard there was lots of cops, some people were saying it was getting dangerous,' the protester said. The video has been viewed over a million times and re-posted by over 10,000 people on social media platform X.
A middle aged man with a keffiyeh wrapped around his head called a Jewish donor to Columbia a Nazi
'Gaza Solidarity Encampment' on the West Lawn of Columbia University
Texas took a different tack, removing protestors immediately from campus
Columbia University President Minouche Shafik (Muslim)
The historic six-story mansion the university President lives in for the duration of her tenure in the role, which has a salary of nearly $5 million per year
Rep. Ilhan Omar visited Columbia's campus after her daughter, Isra Hirsi, was arrested for protesting, and suspended from Barnard College
Isra Hirsi, the daughter of left-wing Congresswoman Ilhan Omar , says she has nowhere to live or eat after being suspended for participating in anti-Israel protests at Columbia University
Columbia student Khymani James, who uses he/she/they pronouns, said that 'Zionists do not deserve to live' and that the world would be better if they were not in it
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James (seen right) with Progressive Congresswoman and Squad member Ayanna Pressley.
Pro-Palestinian demonstration encampment is seen at Columbia University
Police arrest a student during a pro-Palestine demonstration at the The University of Texas at Austin
Texas Police arrested activists - who burst out in tears when they were handcuffed - after warning them they could face criminal charges if they did not disperse
A pro-Palestine protester is detained by police on the campus of the University of Texas in Austin
Members of the Lunatic Fringe at Cal Poly Humboldt
Columbia charged $66,139 for full tuition during the 2022-23 academic year
New England Patriots owner, Billionaire and former Columbia donor Robert Kraft slammed Columbia University protestors who chanted 'go back to Poland ' while hiding behind masks
Kraft announced he has pulled his financial support from Columbia University due to the rampant anti-Semitism on campus
The White House issued a statement blasting the far left demonstrators for the anti-Semitism on Ivy League campuses
The demonstrations have been supported by millions from various donors, including George Soros's Open Society Network
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