Biden maintains silence during clashes between protesters and police at college campuses

President Joe Biden has not commented on student protests and police crackdowns related to the war in Gaza, while Republicans are using the unrest on campuses against Democrats. The White House has mentioned that Biden is monitoring the situation, but has not taken a firm stance. Despite criticism, Biden has refused to cut off U.S. support for Israel, prompting Republican backlash. The issue of protests on college campuses has become a political battleground, with former President Donald Trump also criticizing Biden’s response. The White House has been evasive in directly engaging with the issue, leaving decisions to universities and colleges. Biden is scheduled to speak at Morehouse University in Atlanta on May 19.

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