Leaders of Prestigious Universities Face Tough Questions on Antisemitism and Calls for Resignation

The presidents of Harvard, the University of Pennsylvania, and MIT were questioned by the House Education Committee about their response to antisemitism on their campuses. The hearing highlighted instances of hate speech and chants calling for the genocide of Jews. Republican representatives pressed the university presidents on whether such speech violated their institutions' codes of conduct, while one Democrat emphasized the need to address antisemitism as a non-partisan issue. The presidents acknowledged the abhorrent nature of the speech but emphasized their commitment to free expression, while also stating that they take action when speech crosses into conduct that violates policies against bullying and harassment.