Protesters' takeover of a building at Columbia University marks a "sad day," but it was to be expected given the "failed leadership," Rep. Anthony D'Esposito, R-N.Y., told Newsmax.
Early Tuesday, dozens of anti-Israel protesters took over Hamilton Hall at Columbia, flying a Palestinian flag from a window, and D'Esposito said the occupation shows that "this is no longer, or never really, was a peaceful protest. President Joe Biden, he added, has been "virtually silent" about the protests "because he is pandering to the far left of his party."
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