Calls for Harvard President's Resignation Amplify Amidst Moral Failure Controversy

House GOP Conference Chair Rep. Elise Stefanik criticized Harvard University for allowing President Claudine Gay to remain in her position despite her testimony suggesting that calls for the genocide of Jews require "context" before violating the school's code of conduct. Stefanik called it a "complete moral failure" and accused Harvard of only updating its code of conduct to allow a plagiarist as president. Harvard's board deliberated over calls for Gay's removal but ultimately reaffirmed their support, citing her as the right leader to address societal issues. The controversy has led to the resignation of UPenn President Liz Magill, while MIT has expressed full support for its president.