Verdict with Ted Cruz
FAFO Columbia Loses: $400M in federal funds & Antisemitic Organizer Getting Deported
10 Mar 2025
Anti-Semitism at Columbia University: The podcast highlights the rise of anti-Semitic protests at Columbia University, particularly following Hamas's October 7th attack on Israel. Columbia University faced criticism for not protecting Jewish students, leading to the resignation of its president, Menu Shaffique. The Trump administration has cut off $400 million in federal funding to Columbia University due to its failure to address anti-Semitism. Government Actions: The Trump administration has formed an Anti-Semitism Task Force to review federal grants to universities. Immigration agents arrested Palestinian activists involved in the protests, with plans to revoke their visas and deport them. Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing: Senator Cruz discusses a recent Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on anti-Semitism, criticizing the Democrats for not addressing the issue. He emphasizes the need for universities to take action against anti-Semitic behavior and calls for investigations into the funding behind these protests. Historical Context and Ideological Roots: The podcast delves into the ideological roots of anti-Semitism on college campuses, tracing it back to cultural Marxism and the influence of leftist ideologies. Senator Cruz references his book "Unwoke: How to Defeat Cultural Marxism in America" to explain the origins of these beliefs. Free Speech and Consequences: The discussion includes the balance between free speech and the consequences of hateful speech, particularly in the context of university policies. Senator Cruz argues that universities should expel students who advocate for violence and anti-Semitism. Political Implications: The podcast touches on the political implications of anti-Semitism, highlighting the differences between the Trump administration and the Biden administration in addressing the issue. Senator Cruz calls for accountability and action against those who promote anti-Semitic views. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for ListeningYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Welcome, it is Verdict with Senator Ted Cruz, Ben Ferguson with you as always. Happy Monday. And Senator, it is a prediction that you predicted a few weeks ago, and it's dealing with Columbia University, but it's also dealing with students that are anti-Israel, anti-Semitic, and now Donald Trump is paying off on one of his promises.
You know, there's a phrase that's gone viral online. It's F-A-F-O. And I got to say, there are a whole lot of anti-Israel, anti-Semitic radicals that are finding out what that means. And there are also a lot of Ivy League administrators and professors who are finding out what it means. You and I, we interviewed on this podcast, Pam Bondi, the Attorney General in front of CPAC. We interviewed live.
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