Columbia protest leader criticized for making ‘dangerous, appalling statements’, White House responds

The White House criticized comments by a Columbia University student leader regarding pro-Palestinian protests, calling them dangerous and hateful. President Biden has condemned violent rhetoric and antisemitism. The student, Khymani James, made controversial statements about Zionists and violence, leading to a meeting with school officials. James later apologized, and Columbia University stated that calls for violence violate university policy. The White House also condemned violence towards Jewish students amid protests focused on Gaza. Finally, Columbia officials announced that the student has been banned from campus.

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