Rep. Buddy Carter (R-Ga.) has criticized Biden’s renewable energy and spending policies, as well as the anti-Israel protests that have descended on popular university campuses.
Columbia University told FOX Business on Tuesday that it is “grateful” to New England Patriots team owner Robert Kraft for his “years of generosity and service.” elicit financial support to his alma mater over anti-Semitic protests occurring there.
On Monday, Kraft said in a statement released by his charity, the Foundation to Combat Anti-Semitism, that he was “deeply saddened by the virulent hatred that continues to grow on our campuses and across our country” and that he no longer “supports the university.” I don’t feel at ease,” he said. Until corrective action is taken. ”
Asked to respond to Tuesday’s comments, a Columbia spokesperson told FOX Business, “Columbia is grateful to Mr. Kraft for his years of generosity and service to Columbia.”
“This is a time of crisis for many members of our community, and our focus is on providing them with the support they need while keeping our campus safe,” the spokesperson said. added.
Anti-Semitism at Columbia University is ‘painful to watch’, says Patriots owner Robert Kraft
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators gather at the Columbia University encampment on Monday, April 22, in New York City. (Stephanie Keith/Bloomberg via Getty Images/Getty Images)
Last week, New York City police 108 protesters arrested after they set up camp on the campus lawn. Columbia University students were told Tuesday to move classes to virtual or hybrid amid lingering concerns about campus safety stemming from anti-Israel protests.
Another top donor to Columbia, billionaire investor and Omega Advisors CEO Leon Cooperman, said his donations to the prestigious institution began shortly after the Israel-Hamas war began on October 25. The New York Post reported that he said he would stick to the suspension. 7.
Columbia University moves to hybrid learning on main campus
Leon Cooperman, chairman and CEO of Omega Family Offices, shared his thoughts on college students siding with Hamas in the wake of the brutal attack on Israel on “Kraman Countdown.”
Omega Advisors did not immediately respond to a request for comment from FOX Business on Tuesday, but Cooperman told FOX Business last October that “kids in college are smart.”
“We have one reliable ally in the Middle East, and that is Israel. There is only one democracy in the Middle East, and that is Israel. And we have tolerance for gays and lesbians and all kinds of people. “There’s one economy that’s going to die, and that’s Israel. So they don’t have anything.” told.
Robert Kraft attends the 66th Annual Grammy Awards on February 4th at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Kraft announced Monday that he was withdrawing his financial support from Columbia University, citing ongoing anti-Israel protests there. (Lester Cohen/Getty Images for the Recording Academy/Getty Images)
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“Now, what’s really embarrassing is that I’ve given Columbia probably about $50 million over the years,” he continued. “And I’m going to stop donating. I’m going to donate to other organizations.”
FOX Business’ Lawrence Richard and Kristen Altus contributed to this report.
