Ted Cruz: “Columbia University was a major epicenter where they…”

“In less than three months, that number spiked to over 5,000. In 2024, that number skyrocketed to 10,005 antisemitic incidents. This problem is particularly acute on our college campuses. Columbia University. Columbia University was a major epicenter where they encouraged, tolerated and celebrated this vicious and vile antisemitism. I got it. Rabbi Eli Bueller emailed every Jewish student on campus and said, quote, the events of the last few days have made it clear that Columbia University's public safety cannot guarantee Jewish students safety in the face of extreme anti Semitism and anarchy.” (01:20–01:29)

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