Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar issued a statement in support of the Gaza Camp set up on Columbia University's New York campus and slamming those in media and public office who have been detractors of the cause, essentially "both-sidesing" the issue.
"Throughout history, protests were co-opted and made to look bad so police and public leaders would shut them down," she said, claiming that the protesters were being vilified.
Throughout history, protests were co-opted and made to look bad so police and public leaders would shut them down. That’s what we are seeing now at Columbia University. The Columbia protesters have made clear their demands and want their school not to be complacent in the ongoing…
— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) April 22, 2024
"That’s what we are seeing now at Columbia University. The Columbia protesters have made clear their demands and want their school not to be complacent in the ongoing Genocide in Gaza," Omar went on.
