President Biden faces a new challenge with the rise of pro-Palestinian student protests

Student protests over the war in Gaza have created a challenge for President Joe Biden as he holds onto U.S. support for Israel and tries to maintain voter support for re-election. Protests at Columbia University and other campuses have sparked questions about Biden’s support from young voters and his handling of the conflict has been closely watched by Jewish and Arab American voters. The protests may escalate to the Democratic National Convention in August. Biden condemned antisemitic protests and seeks a middle ground on the issue. Former President Trump blamed Biden for the unrest, while Democratic pollsters question the political impact of campus demonstrations.

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