Columbia is experiencing the most visible in a wave of student protests taking hold over several major universities, most of which are focused on support for the Palestinian cause and condemnation of Israel. Congressmen have raised concerns of antisemitism, with some having visited Columbia to voice their displeasure already. Johnson on Wednesday is set to be the latest high-profile lawmaker to make the journey to New York City, paying a visit to the campus to speak with Jewish students.
A student protester sits among the tents erected at the pro-Palestinian demonstration encampment at Columbia University in New York, Monday, April 22, 2024. “On Wednesday, April 24, Speaker Johnson will visit with Jewish students at Columbia University,” a notice from Johnson’s office said. “Following the meeting, he will deliver remarks and take questions regarding the troubling rise of virulent antisemitism on America’s college campuses.”D’Esposito was part of a previous House Republican delegation that traveled to the campus shortly after the protests began. The group called on Columbia’s president to resign.
“Safety is our highest priority as we strive to support our students’ learning and all the required academic operations. It’s vital that teaching and learning continue during this time,” the