Columbia University Faces Donor Backlash over Pro-Palestinian Protests

Amidst escalating tensions at Columbia University over pro-Palestinian protests, billionaire donors Robert Kraft and Leon Cooperman have expressed their concerns and potentially reconsidered their financial support. The protests, including an encampment on campus, have reportedly involved antisemitic speech, prompting Columbia President Minouche Shafik to move classes online. Kraft condemned the protests and demanded corrective action, while Cooperman expressed discomfort with the situation but has not yet frozen his donations. Columbia University officials expressed gratitude for Kraft’s past generosity but emphasized the need to support the community amidst the crisis. The protests have drawn the attention of government officials, with Rep. Elise Stefanik calling for President Shafik’s resignation.

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