Republican leaders are backing the detention and deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and Syrian national who led violent protests on campuses, citing national security concerns and Khalil’s support for terror, while slamming Democrats for supporting the pro-Hamas activist, who fronts a group which calls for the “end of Western civilization.”
The arrest of Khalil on Saturday sparked strong reactions from Republican leaders, who argued that his pro-Hamas activities justify his removal from the United States. In contrast, the Senate Judiciary Democrats’ X account advocated for him with “Free Mahmoud Khalil.”
In response, the Senate Judiciary Republicans’ X account noted that, “Reports overwhelmingly indicate Mahmoud Khalil is a Hamas sympathizer who espouses violent, anti-American views.”
President Donald Trump also commented on the situation,
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