The White House defended its commitment to free speech amid questions about antisemitism at recent protests.
Pro-Palestinian protests have stirred controversy as participants have made antisemitic comments. A reporter asked about the issue during Monday’s press briefing.
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“I appreciate that the president supports the First Amendment right to protest, but does the president view anti-Israel protests and sentiment on college campuses as antisemitism?” the reporter asked.
Press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre responded that she wouldn’t get into specific protests, but defended the administration’s free speech stance.
“The First Amendment, right? Peaceful protest. It’s really part of our democracy for folks to be able to express their feelings,” she said. “I’m not going to be able to get into any specifics on that. The presid …
White House defends free speech at protests criticized for antisemitic comments
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