Congresswoman Ilhan Omar joins Columbia protests

Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar joined the protests Thursday at Columbia University. She was with her daughter who was suspended from neighboring Barnard College for participating in demonstrations that resulted in over 100 people arrested for trespassing. FOX 5 NY's Michelle Ross has the latest.

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[qpijjnd]

We don't have to worry about "free Palestine" We now have to worry about "free America".

[mysparklingjoy]

Is this representative FOR REAL??? Is she there giving the high five to her daughter while being paid by the taxpayers?? This is so shameful!!

[bryanzack]

Problem #1. The inmates are running the asylum.

[harrywilson]

She's an outside agitator. Arrest her.

[krysarak]

Why call them "pro-palestinian", they are pro-hamas.

[Seanpfree]

The most privileged kids in the most privileged city speaking out against the country that gave them the ability and freedom do to smfh 🙈

[rhondablack]

THERE SHOULD NOT BE ANY "NEGOTIATIONS"!!! ARE YOU KIDDING ME??

[washy]

Expelled all those students, i mean they're breaking every rule in the school and yet the school protects them.

[kevinw]

New Yorkers will love to see her going to Riker's Island

[kek]

She is there to lead the "Death to America" chants.

[gusyao]

Omar ain't that stupid, she knows NY university r much much safer 😂😂😂😂😂than to go to Gaza, scare chickens know that too.

[leshawnjefferson]

So if you are a the doughter of a politician you can go to campus when suspended 😡

[LawandOrder-fixk]

Vote Omar out of office and make AOC a bartender again.

[sbp]

Palestinian and Israeli fight, and an American pay the bills for both sides 😅. Stop the war and keep American tax money for Americans

[jessie]

That this harassment continues to be allowed, is a reflection of the school's President and leadership - As soon as the school's wealthy donors pull the money, Then you will see how fast the President will react to break up this sad situation

[MichaelLee-uppi]

Did she just say, "pro-genocide or anti-genocide?" Really! Wow. How is one supposed to respond to that?

[JeremAl]

Could you investigate that what he says is true? Or you didn’t want to work.

[robertbeery]

Husband-brother could not be reached for comment.

[louski]

Isn't Ilhan a representative of Minnesota.
Go represent your constituents.
New York has enough problems !

AMERICA STANDS WITH ISRAEL!!!!
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