Meghan McCain, a Columbia University alumnus, has publicly denounced her alma mater over their handling of the conflict between Israel and Hamas, as reported by the New York Post on Saturday.
McCain expressed her disappointment at what she termed "virulent antisemitism" at the university. She shared her sentiments during an interview with the Post, following the launch of her new podcast.
"The only thing I can say is they will never get a dime from me. I will never do any speaking engagements with them. Columbia can go to hell as far as I’m concerned," she told the newspaper.
In her sharp criticism, McCain highlighted the response of the university and its students to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. She also expressed her concern over a professor's comments, who referred to Hamas' attacks on Israel as a "stunning victory."
The university has faced backlash for not taking action against the professor, despite a student petition demanding his dismissal. McCain voiced her decision to withhold any future donations and speaking engagements with the institution.
The daughter of the late Senator John McCain vowed to discourage her own daughters from going to Ivy League universities if the prevailing culture did not change. She described these institutions as "indoctrination camps for antisemitism."
McCain's father, a staunch supporter of Israel, served as a lasting influence on her stance. McCain emphasized her father's friendship with Senator Joe Lieberman, the first Jewish presidential candidate from a major party, as a significant factor in shaping her views.
This news comes in the wake of an incident where an Israeli student at Columbia was attacked on the university's campus. McCain's condemnation is a part of a broader conversation around antisemitism in academic institutions.
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