Former President Barack Obama has remained silent about the anti-Israel demonstrations taking place on U.S. college campuses, including his alma mater Columbia University. Despite his history of speaking out on various issues, Obama has not condemned the unlawful takeover of buildings and harassment of Jewish students at universities. This silence is in stark contrast to former President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly criticized these actions.
The recent announcement by Columbia University that it will not hold its university-wide commencement ceremony due to the pro-Hamas demonstrations is a troubling development. While Trump has spoken out against the demonstrators, Obama has chosen to remain silent.
Obama’s checkered past includes allegations of indulging in antisemitism before becoming president. His refusal to condemn antisemitism and association with antisemitic figures like Louis Farrakhan raise questions about his stance on these issues.
The legacy of Obama’s associations with antisemitic individuals has come to fruition with the modern Democrat Party’s response to the pro-Hamas movement on college campuses. Some Democrats, like Rep. Ilhan Omar, have defended the demonstrations, while others have condemned the antisemitism displayed by the protesters.
This tolerance of antisemitism within the party can be traced back to Obama’s tenure as president and his reluctance to address these issues. By not holding Obama accountable for his associations with antisemitic figures, Democrats have allowed anti-Israel radicalism to become mainstream within the party.
Obama’s silence on the pro-Hamas movement infecting American campuses sends a powerful message and highlights the need for accountability within the Democratic Party.
