Attacking American universities due to their "tolerance of antisemitism," King Trump and his MAGA followers are demonstrating their own insincerity. Having grown up in a Conservative, white, Christian culture, I can personally attest to the fact that racism, antisemitism and homophobia are widespread in that segment of society.
Indeed, pretending to be outraged by antisemitism on campus, Conservative Republicans are truly attacking the liberalism that comes with higher education. Their base is primarily from the blue collar ranks and they need to demonstrate that they resent the freedom of thought that is encouraged on college campuses.
One need not be antisemitic to protest the genocide unleashed in Gaza. While violent protests must be condemned, peaceful demonstrations should not draw the ire of Conservatives; using false outrage to cut funds for vital research that is carried out at our universities is a punishment directed at all Americans.
