Schumer Denies Report That He Privately Dismissed Antisemitism Concerns at Columbia University, Blamed Scrutiny on GOP

Mr. Schumer is facing a barrage of criticism over allegations that he told Columbia’s leaders that their ‘problems are really only among Republicans.’

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The former president of Columbia University, Nemat 'Minouche' Shafik, far left, and other university officials testifying before the House Education Committee, April 17, 2024. Alex Wong/Getty Images

Senator Schumer is denying that he advised Columbia University’s leaders to brush off criticism of their mishandling of campus antisemitism, telling them it’s just angry Republicans. A spokesman for the majority leader on Friday called the claims, made in a new House Committee report, “flat-out false.” 

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