Rick Scott calls for Columbia donations to halt amid pro-Palestinian protests

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Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) has demanded donors withhold donations to Columbia University over its inaction on antisemitism and the pro-Palestinian protests happening across campus. 

Scott also asked for members of Columbia leadership to resign for allowing antisemitism in the wake of the Hamas terrorist attack on Oct. 7. Schools and colleges across the United States have seen an uptick in protests held in support of Palestinians, resulting in many Jewish students and teachers concerned for their safety.

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