Fetterman tells Columbia president amid protests: 'Do your job or resign'

[Polybius]

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) called on the president of Columbia University to do her “job or resign” amid ongoing unrest and heightened concern for Jewish students’ safety on campus.

In a post on social platform X, Fetterman compared aspects of the anti-Israel protests to the infamous Charlottesville rally in 2017, when white supremacists chanted “Jews will not replace us” near the campus of the University of Virginia.

“I fully agree with the White House — these ‘protests’ are antisemitic, unconscionable, and dangerous. Add some tiki torches and it’s Charlottesville for these Jewish students,” Fetterman wrote in a statement Sunday night.

“To @Columbia President Minouche Shafik: do your job or resign so Columbia can find someone who will,” he continued.

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[WhiskeyGrinder]

1. "for these Jewish students" -- which ones, the ones protesting?

[Eko]

2. I voted for him and I think he could stand to step back a bit from this

and gather more information before making a statement like that.

[former9thward]

5. I'll bet he has more information than most on this site.

[Eko]

8. and,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, that means what?

[former9thward]

9. It means I trust his comments more than others.

Such as those saying he should "step back" or shut up.

[Eko]

11. If you are not open to other viewpoints and arent even interested in having a conversation about it

Then that is fine. But I did not tell him to shut up. So,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Ya, no. Didn't say that.

[former9thward]

14. You told him to "step back".

What does that mean? Others have said he should shut up. That tells me they are not interested in other viewpoints or having a conversation about it.

[Autumn]

3. If the protests are peaceful perhaps Fetterman might want to step back and do his job

[former9thward]

6. He is doing his job.

Unlike many in his position who want to hide.

[Autumn]

10. His job as a US senator is to tell a college president to resign because

he doesn't like how she's doing her job? Okay if you insist.

[Polybius]

13. Some (not all) protesters are clearly causing trouble

Some are waving the Palestinian flag, supporting Hamas, chanting ""From the river to the sea," and covering their faces with wrappings that mimic terrorists.

As for the peaceful protests, I'm all for protesting Netanyahu without any hate. I don't support the vast majority of his actions.

[DemocratInPa]

4. I like Fetterman and live not far from Braddock, Pa...

But I wish he wouldn't have a comment about everything..

[Polybius]

15. He's very straightforward

He's not shy about giving his opinion.

[Cha]

7. TY Sen Fetterman.. says he "Agrees With the WH"..

“I fully agree with the White House — these ‘protests’ are antisemitic, unconscionable, and dangerous. Add some tiki torches and it’s Charlottesville for these Jewish students,” Fetterman wrote in a statement Sunday night.

[Cha]

12. Sen Fetterman's Tweet.....

In a post on social platform X, Fetterman compared aspects of the anti-Israel protests to the infamous Charlottesville rally in 2017, when white supremacists chanted “Jews will not replace us” near the campus of the University of Virginia.

Link to tweet

[LexVegas]

16. Love Fetterman! nt

[Cha]

17. Kicking for Sen Fetterman.. TY

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

18. K&R