Democratic rep says Biden focused on ensuring 'consequences are proportionate' for student protesters
Source: The Hill
05/05/24 1:07 PM ET
Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.), a surrogate for President Biden’s reelection campaign, said on Sunday Biden is focused on ensuring “proportionate” consequences for student protesters.
In an interview on NewsNation’s “The Hill on Sunday,” Chris Stirewalt asked McClellan how Biden was navigating the opposing tensions on his base, with some embracing the student protesters’ viewpoints and others raising concerns about violations of the law and incidents of antisemitism.
“I think the President is focused on striking the right balance between protecting the free speech and right of the students to assemble peacefully with enforcement of the laws,” McClellan said, adding, “When laws are broken, there needs to be consequences.” “But he’s also focused on making sure those consequences are proportionate. He’s also very focused on making sure that the reason for the protests is resolved, and that is working to resolve the conflict in the Middle East,” she said.
McClellan’s comments echo President Biden’s remarks last week, when he said in a prepared statement, “In moments like this, there are always those who rush in to score political points. But this isn’t a moment for politics. It’s a moment for clarity. So let me be clear … Violent protest is not protected. Peaceful protest is.”
Read more: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4644796-jennifer-mcclellan-joe-biden-consequences-proportionate-student-protesters-palestine/
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