Trump criticizes Columbia following ICE arrest of activist

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Donald Trump responded to the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist. Trump stated on Truth Social that Khalil is a "Radical Foreign Pro-Hamas Student" and linked the arrest to his executive orders. Trump indicated that this arrest is the first of many, claiming there are more students involved in similar activities at Columbia and other universities. He described some as "paid agitators" and stated that the administration will seek to deport those he labels as terrorist sympathizers. The situation follows last year's campus protests where pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel students clashed. Trump emphasized that the administration will not tolerate what he calls anti-American activities on college campuses.


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