Senate Dems, Jewish leftists and jihadists protest move.
Last year Mahmoud Khalil gave an interview to a Hamas media operation about his “negotiations” with Columbia University during their occupation of the campus.
The violent occupation of Columbia by terrorist supporters led to riots, vandalism, assaults, terrorist propaganda and attacks on Jewish students. Instead of taking action, Columbia continued to negotiate with the terrorist supporters at the expense of Jewish students.
Now the United States is done negotiating with terrorists.
“SHALOM, MAHMOUD,” the White House Twitter account declared, carrying a message from President Donald J. Trump. “ICE proudly apprehended and detained Mahmoud Khalil, a Radical Foreign Pro-Hamas Student on the campus of Columbia University. This is the first arrest of many to come.”
The Department of Homeland Security stated that action had been taken against the Syrian occupier for having “led activities aligned to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization.”
Khalil, a Syrian national living in New York, is now in immigration detention in Louisiana after the Trump administration revoked his student visa and is seeking to send him back to his homeland.
He had been a leading figure in Columbia’s pro-Hamas riots and encampments. Beyond violently shutting down campuses in support of Islamic terrorists, the group had distributed Hamas flyers, photos of Hamas leaders and plastered stickers reading, “Death to Amerika.”
Now, Khalil and his supporters are fighting to stay in ‘Amerika’ claiming that his arrest is illegal because the Biden administration chose to reward his terrorist activities with residency. However the Immigration and Nationality Act clearly states that any alien “endorsing or espousing terrorist activity” is ineligible for a visa and therefore subject to deportation. And all that Khalil’s ‘green card’ means is that he is a ‘resident alien” who is subject to removal for supporting terrorists.
“This is un-American,” argued Somali Rep. Ilhan Omar. “Anyone celebrating this should be ashamed,” AOC moaned.
CAIR, whose leader supported the attacks of Oct 7, warned, “We and other civil rights groups are in communication with Mahmoud’s legal counsel. This fight is just starting.”
The message was retweeted by Rep. Rashida Tlaib who whined, “Free Mahmoud Khalil.”
But it wasn’t just the radical fringe of the Squad who came to the Syrian’s defense.
The Senate Judiciary Democrats social media account, under Sen. Dick Durbin, falsely argued that, “Mahmoud Khalil exercises his First Amendment rights… but, Donald Trump and Marco Rubio didn’t agree with what he said.” Senate Judiciary Democrats warned, “this should terrify everyone.” At least all foreign nationals who support terrorists and are involved in violence.
The White House Twitter account however replied by once again quoting Trump. “This is the first arrest of many.”
Locally, Attorney General Letitia James who had broken every possible law in pursuit of Trump, the NRA and any conservative groups she could go after, announced that she was “extremely concerned about the arrest and detention of Mahmoud Khalil, an advocate and legal permanent resident of Palestinian descent”. Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander, an ally of Linda Sarsour, condemned the move as well, arguing that deporting a non-citizen for advocating for violating the terms of his visa by breaking the law was somehow a “violation of the First Amendment.”
Fake Jewish leftist groups, especially those part of the Soros network, quickly joined the outcry even as they had remained silent when Jewish students were being terrorized at Columbia.
Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, a far left group chaired by Alex Soros and formerly headed by Stosh Cotler, an anti-Israel activist and sex club dancer, who now serves as a senior adviser, falsely described the Syrian national as “a New Yorker” who was “detained for constitutionally protected speech” and argued that “the White House’s authoritarian actions are being falsely done in our name as Jews”.
Amy Spitalnick, the former press secretary for the anti-Israel Soros lobby J Street, who took over and turned the Jewish Council for Public Affairs into an anti-Israel leftist group, attacked the Trump administration for cutting funding to Columbia over its tolerance for the harassment of Jewish students and faculty, and objected that “Khalil has still not been charged”.
Other leftist front groups, including Jews for Racial and Economic Justice, which denied the existence of minority antisemitism, New York Jewish Agenda, co-founded by teachers’ union boss Randi Weingarten, who had previously accused Jews of being oppressors, and who had opposed the campaign against Hamas, and the Nexus Project, which accused Jews of “weaponizing antisemitism”, all rallied on behalf of a leading figure in campus hate. If Not Now and its co-founder Simone Zimmerman, described immigration authorities as “the American Gestapo” and Jews fighting antisemitism as “Nazi collaborators” for supporting Jewish students.
The ADL however broke from the anti-Israel left by praising Trump’s move, tweeting “we appreciate the Trump Administration’s broad, bold set of efforts to counter campus antisemitism — and this action further illustrates that resolve by holding alleged perpetrators responsible for their actions.”
The reactions to the detention of Mahmoud Khalil finally brought into focus the true attitude of Democrats toward the Hamas campus riots, Jewish students and the United States of America.
Behind the false excuses is the reality that top Democrats supported the Hamas campus riots.
None of their justifications for defending Khalil hold the slightest drop of water. Khalil was a visa holder who was made a resident alien under the Biden administrations. Aliens, resident or otherwise, are not citizens and can be deported on national security grounds and for other violations. The same people now clamoring about freedom of speech on college campuses cheered when students were censored for supporting Trump or the First Amendment, or even wearing a politically incorrect Halloween costume. They advocated mass censorship of social media to eliminate “misinformation” about the pandemic, the election and anything else.
They are not defending Mahmoud Khalil because they support free speech, but because they support Islamic terrorism, they support Hamas and the destruction of America and Israel.
crown says
Ah, yes.
That estimable organization – “Upper West Side Jews for a Second Holocaust” – is no doubt on board with this protest.
Wellington says
All Leftists are confused and wrong. I always start with this premise and it is a premise that has never failed me. But some Leftists are more confused and wrong than others. Two groups that come to mind are Jewish American Leftists and Black American Leftists because they regularly vote against their own interests above and beyond other Leftists (e.g., the extremely rich WASPish Hollywood crowd) when considering that their groups have experienced unjustified repression more than the average population.
Leftism fails everyone but fails historically discriminated groups more so. It is a given as well as a cruel irony.
Rob Porter says
You are wrong, too kind, these people are not simply “confused and wrong”, they are morally destitute and stupid. I read this article and have watched these people on tv, and it’s evident that their thinking is ridiculous, illogical, sick and stupid. These imbeciles have grown up without any idea of consequences for bad behaviour.
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Edward Amos Brandwein says
It’s a well-known fact that many rabid anti-semites have been self-hating Jews
PR says
Very true, Edward. I contend that, American “Jews”, who identify with, and, vote for democrats, are not Jews, but, are JINOs. As far leftism is their real religion. With the Jew/Israel/America hating democrat party, as their temple.
Winston 101 says
Well said. Appreciate the “JINOs” clarity.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Don’t say that in front of Rarely: he’ll chew you alive!
That said, I fully agree with ya!
Rarely says
Consider yourself chewed out.
Rarely says
Infidel.
BTW I’m fully in favour of his deportation and hope the boat he’s on sinks with the loss of one life only.
BUT people who disagree with me are not self-hating simply because they are acting against their own best interests (in my opinion). From where I stand they are being foolish and nothing more.
People act against their own self interest constantly but it doesn’t make them “self-hating”.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Why only one life? He was just the first one to be singled out, but as you know, there are many antisemites in college who don’t have a US citizenship who have been bullying Jewish students in Columbia and other schools. But other than that, he’s only the first: the State Department and the DOJ have a lot more campus jihadists that they need to nail
One thing I heard yesterday from someone who works in Academia is that the Trump administration is now considering taxing endowments pretty steeply, and that these Ivy League schools have frozen hiring of not just administrative staff, but faculty as well. Something long overdue! Once the gravy train for academia is dried up, they’ll be forced to get rid of anyone who’s not adding real educational value to the institutions
gravenimage says
Infidel, more of these folks are naive and far too optimistic, but not actually self hating. They just–as do many Gentiles–buy into the idea that Islam is peaceful and that “pro-Palestinians” just want peace with Israel.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Rarely
As you well know, the term “self-hating Jew” is something that was coined by Jews. I’m not one: I’m Hindu, but a fierce Zionist. Israel itself is not sacred to me, per se, but I fully support exclusive Jewish ownership of the Holy Land, w/ some rights for Christians in places like Nazareth, Bethlehem,….
But I get their point. Everyone here knows that the “Palestine” movement is a subterfuge for their real goals: getting rid of the one Jewish state in the world, and then doing a genocide of the Jews there. Anyone who doubts it – just look at coastal Syria. I’m not particularly a lover of Alawites, but they don’t deserve to be exterminated in the one place on earth they call home – coastal Syria. Yet, there they are. October 7th showed what muslims would do to Jews given the chance. If, hypothetically, Israel were to fold and get replaced by a “Palestine”, what you see happening now in Latakiya is what would happen throughout “Palestine” to Jews, who’d either have to die, or flee to whichever country would accept them
That’s why people who support this movement are called antisemitic if they are Gentiles, and “self-hating” (I would just call them traitors) if they are Jews
There are policies of Israel that I disagree w/. Support for Azerbaijan against Armenia, forced Covid vaccinations, et al. But that doesn’t mean I don’t support Israel’s right to exist as a Jewish state or the right of Jews to be safe in Israel. But those who oppose Israel’s policies against “Palestine” do precisely that
Becca R says
What is wrong with these Jewish Leftists? Don’t they know the Islamist agenda? Any and all Jews are to be annihilated. They are self defeating useful idiots. The jihadists are laughing at them as they pull their marionette strings.
Rarely says
Wouldn’t the same apply to Christian Leftists? What about Leftist Christian women? Don’t they get a rough time from muslims too? Aren’t they on the list to be annihilated too? What’s wrong with them?
࿗Infidel࿘ says
There are some 100+ Christian countries in the world, including ones where Christianity is actually the official religion. There is only one Jewish nation – Israel. Christian antisemites have nothing to lose in the short term if Israel disappears. But Jewish antisemites, aside from the US, lose their one place of refuge if things go south for them in their home countries – be it Britain, France, Canada….
Granted, this story is about the US. But if these jihadist movements in academia prevail, then it’ll spread to the rest of society – first Hollywood, and then the rest of the culture. Long term, the US would be just as hostile to Jews as are countries like France right now. Also, in such a climate, it’s an open question whether even Israel will be there as a fallback option for Jews elsewhere
For Christians, there will still be a lot of countries to flee to. Granted, there will be other differences – major ones being language and cultures. But still, Christians would be in a far better situation than Jews here
somehistory says
aoc and the others advocating for this mozlum terrorist….an “alien” not a “permanent” citizen, should feel shame….but they are way too arrogant, stupid and evil to know what shame is. They can use the word, but just as they say “freedom of speech,” they have no clue.
When some wanted to talk about covid, the jabs (which are still bearing rotten fruit), biden’s lack of cognitive ability, the *laptop* from hell, fraud in elections….it was all shut down as mis, dis, and mal information. By the same slime who have been screaming about this arrest and planned deportation.
But this goon talks about hamas and the other terrorists as having a valid complaint against Israel, and incites violence against Jews and others who agree with the Jews, and that’s supposed to be “free speech.”
As Jesus said, “a crooked and twisted generation.” Of all ages, it seems.
James Lincoln says
There is no known cure for leftist Jews who support “Hamas supporters”.
None.
Wellington says
Agreed, James. But then there is known cure for Leftism in general unless one abandons Leftism. Rather like no known cure for Marxism, Neo-Nazism, Islam, et al. unless one gives up on the totalitarian ideology that woeful person adheres to. After all, can’t reform rot; discarding it in its entirety is the only real option, the only real “cure.”
James Lincoln says
100% agree, Wellington.
jule says
Maybe they unconsciously know whats coming and this is their cowardly way to hide and say ‘don’t blame me, I support you’
Ignorant children
Rarely says
JL
Wouldn’t you use the same “cure for leftist Jews who support ‘Hamas supporters’ ” that you use for leftist Christians who support “Hamas supporters”? Whatever that is.
Why differentiate?
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Christians are there in some 100+ countries, all of which are not in the immediate sights of Hamas. Jews are there in the one country that Hamas is hellbent on exterminating – Israel
Rarely says
infidel.
It’s true that Christians are safer — much safer.
Nevertheless, Christian leftists who support Hamas supporters are just as wrong as are Jews who do. Why give Christians a free pass? Shouldn’t everyone who supports Hamas supporters be chastised and “cured” of their misdirection?
The flood waters are heading their way too and not always a little slower.
࿗Infidel࿘ says
Rarely
The analogy to this would be:
⮞ Assume there was only ONE Christian country worldwide
⮞ Assume that it was right next door to a muslim country
⮞ Assume that that muslim country was hellbent on destroying this Christian country
⮞ Now have Christian activists supporting the muslim country in question
This would be the parallel w/ the Israel/Jew situation. If you like, maybe pick a Christian sect that is unique to a country, & threatened. Such as Armenia
I agree w/ you that no non-muslim should support Hamas. But those who do are not guilty of “self-hate”: what they are guilty of is antisemitism. Point is that non-muslim Gentiles would not be as directly affected by Israel’s destruction as Jews would be. Same situation if you substitute Israel w/ India, and Jews w/ Hindus (even though there are 2 more Hindu countries – Nepal & Mauritius, but neither could accommodate a billion Hindus)
somehistory says
The **real** Truth of it is this: Any person claiming to be Christian and who supports hamas….or any other mozlum group by any islimey name, and wishes for Israel to be destroyed, is **not***** Christian.
Jesus Christ, Whom Christians must follow to actually *be* Christian, would not support any mozlum and He would not want Israel to be destroyed. If a person claiming to follow Jesus wants to actually be Christian, they must then think like Christ. As Paul wrote, “put on the mind of Christ.”
We cannot be Christian and support the mozlums in their murderous hatred….for anyone.
And Christians in a whole lot of places, are facing horrible persecution at the hands of the mozlums….in the various sects and terror groups.
somehistory says
“Border czar calls Mahmoud Khalil ‘security threat’
Authorities have not charged Khalil with a crime and the administration has not provided any evidence showing Khalil’s alleged support for the militant group. ”
Any one who watched any of the news during the months following the massacre, has seen some of the evidence. And his interviews with news crews , too, has provided evidence.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/border-czar-calls-mahmoud-khalil-security-threat/vi-AA1ANldZ?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=f087d7cec87d4ac6abf263e254668eea&ei=103
somehistory says
“zohran Mamdani Confronts Tom Homan In New York Over Mahmoud Khalil Arrest
New York Assemblymember and NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani confronted Border Czar Tom Homan Wednesday over the arrest of Palestinian Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil. Homan visited Albany to put pressure on New York’s sanctuary status for undocumented immigrants. ”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/article/zohran-mamdani-confronts-tom-homan-in-new-york-over-mahmoud-khalil-arrest/vi-AA1ANu6S?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=daa6eca5d17a4f5286d3a6667467e6bf&ei=15
somehistory says
And, this is why the other is happening…
“Foreign-born highest since 1890 — shock new figures show how much Biden changed America”
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/foreign-born-highest-since-1890-shock-new-figures-show-how-much-biden-changed-america/ar-AA1AMXuO?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=daa6eca5d17a4f5286d3a6667467e6bf&ei=6
tgusa says
For the most part this ongoing spectacle has been an intramural fight between sub-groups of the democrat left. That is why I am just sitting back and watching it unfold. For those of us not in the lefts circle of insanity I have to ask, are you not entertained?
࿗Infidel࿘ says
They too can be deported along w/ the Hamasniks. In the process, tell antisemitic countries like Qatar that their contributions didn’t amount for nothing
jule says
Of corse CAIR is in it. Hamas/Muslim Bros are same. I have a copy of the Hamas/MB charter and it is horrendous. There are so many crooked judges, lawyers, insane far left and sheep herds as ACLU with other activists in SPLaw and this is turning into THE Intifada they wanted to take over USA. and had planned for 2025. Didn’t FBI/CIA see it coming? If I could hear it from Canada MB YEARS AGO & Its their duty to tract down these things….I am afraid there are too many leftest going against National Security and especially in the courts. Where do we get Help?
ANDRES ARANGO says
How hypocritical the wife was in her speech to the press without a hijab, presuming to be completely Western in her mentality. In Syria, they will welcome her. Why have your kid in America? Don´t you hated too?
Andres
somehistory says
Her photo with the report in her “first interview with the press” with Reuters, she was wearing it. And she had sonogram photos of her baby boy. she is a dentist, her husband had graduated, but they were still living in university housing.
U housing is rarely easy to get. How can they keep it since he has graduated? These goons are given too much freedom and special treatment
gravenimage says
Leftist Jews Protest Deportation of Hamas Supporter Who Terrorized Columbia
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More suicidal madness…