University Leaders Face Congressional Scrutiny Over Campus Pro-Palestinian Protests

Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway defended the university's handling of a pro-Palestinian protest encampment during a tense Congressional hearing, where he faced criticism for allegedly capitulating to antisemitic protesters. Holloway emphasized the importance of dialogue over police action and acknowledged the need for better responses to antisemitism. The hearing highlighted political tensions, with some lawmakers accusing the committee of hypocrisy and others calling for more robust measures against antisemitism.