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Johnson calls for Columbia president to resign ahead of university visit

House Speaker Mike Johnson called for Columbia University president Nemat "Minouche" Shafik's resignation at a tense news conference, facing opposition from pro-Palestinian students and activists.
Johnson urged Shafik to restore order on campus or step down, emphasizing the need to stop hatred and anti-Semitism.
Republican lawmakers, including Johnson, met with Jewish students at Columbia University and pushed Shafik to address the campus unrest promptly.

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BBC News

US Speaker calls on Columbia president to resign

Protests against the war in Gaza are being held on college campuses across the US.

10 days ago·United Kingdom

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The Independent

Speaker Mike Johnson booed at Columbia University as he calls for president to quit

Mr Johnson called the protesters ‘antisemitic’ and ‘lawless agitators’

10 days ago·London, United Kingdom

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Hindustan Times

Mike Johnson calls for Columbia University president Minouche Shafik to resign: ‘Very weak, inept leader’

House Speaker Mike Johnson has called for the resignation of Columbia University’s president Minouche Shafik amid the ongoing pro-Palestinian protest

10 days ago·New Delhi, India

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The Washington Post

House Speaker Johnson visits Columbia University amid protests

Johnson’s visit marks the first time the top representative in the House is visiting a college campus amid ongoing protests that have at times burst into violent attacks between pro-Palestinian and Jewish students.

10 days ago

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New York Post

House Speaker Mike Johnson demands ‘very weak, inept’ Columbia prez Minouche Shafik resign ahead of campus visit

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has called on Columbia University Minouche Shafik to resign ahead of his Wednesday visit to the school with other Republicans to condemn antisemitic demonstrations that are gripping the campus.

10 days ago·New York, United States

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The Hill

Johnson calls for Columbia president to resign ahead of university visit

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) called for Columbia University’s president to resign Wednesday, ahead of his visit to the school. “This President Shafik has shown to be a very weak, inept leader. They cannot even guarantee the safety of Jewish students? They are expected to run for their lives and stay home from class? It’s…

10 days ago·Washington, United States

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