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Crowd boos as House speaker condemns Columbia pro-Palestine protests

House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., faced student protests at Columbia University while denouncing demonstrations against Israel's actions in Gaza. "Enjoy your free speech," Johnson said to the booing crowds.
Antisemitic speech allegations fueled national attention over the protests targeting Jewish students at Columbia. President Nemat 'Minouche' Shafik allowed the NYPD to clear an encampment.
Biden signed a foreign aid bill for Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan after political delays, coinciding with Johnson's stance against student protests at Columbia University.

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The Guardian

US House speaker jeered at Columbia as tensions rise over campus protests

Republican Mike Johnson criticized for ‘divisive’ trip as he calls for university president to quit and condemns ‘virus of antisemitism’Student Gaza protests – live updatesMike Johnson, the Republican House speaker, was jeered by pro-Palestinian protesters at New York’s Columbia University on Wednesday afternoon as he condemned what he called a “virus of antisemitism” at colleges nationwide.His appearance came amid rising tensions over a wave of…

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CNBC

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RTÉ

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Anadolu Ajansı

US House Speaker Johnson booed during speech at Columbia University

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NBC News

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Times Live

US house speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, centre of Gaza protests

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