New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft said Monday night that he “never imagined” he would see such hatred and vitriol against Jews in the United States.
Kraft, who announced that he was withdrawing support from his alma mater, Columbia University, appeared on Fox News Channel’s “Hannity” to talk about his decision.
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New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft looks on during pregame warmups against the Miami Dolphins on January 9, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Michael Reeves/Getty Images)
“I never thought I would see what’s really going on in America, and it’s really heartbreaking to see,” Craft said. “We’re on vacation right now, and it goes back in time to memories thousands of years ago, when negative events were happening, and it offered so many opportunities for our families who came here as immigrants. The same thing is happening now in this great country.
“And we have to keep it open. We can’t have this kind of intimidation that’s seeping through all these universities and hate.” [that continues] It will continue to grow and increase. ”
Mr. Kraft said it was “very sad” to see hatred against Jews spreading around the world.
Anti-Israel agitators set up an encampment on the Columbia University campus in New York City on April 22, 2024. (Peter Garber)
Anti-Israel agitators set up an encampment on the Columbia University campus in New York City on April 22, 2024. (Peter Garber)
Patriots’ Robert Kraft withdraws support from Columbia University amid anti-Semitic violence
“Look at America. We did research and found that 90% of the people in this country are good people. We must not mislead them. We must let them know that. And they cannot remain silent, they must stand up,” he added.
“It starts with Jews and then it affects blacks, Asians, Hispanics, gays, all the groups that feel marginalized. People are free to act and be themselves. It’s going to have a huge impact on the larger fabric of this country.” And now we’re in the grip of hatred and intimidation. ”
“I think now that when I went to Columbia, it was a place where people listened. [the] There was compassion for those who were indifferent. And now we have professors who are trying to tell young people what to think instead of telling them how to think. ”
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft watches before a game against the Miami Dolphins on September 11, 2022 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
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He added that he still supports the craft center on campus, which “houses all aspects of Jewish life,” according to the school’s website.
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