The Briefing with Albert Mohler Monday, August 19, 2024
Aug 19, 2024
Minouche Shafik, former president of Columbia University, discusses her resignation amid controversy over protest management and rising anti-Semitism on campus. She reflects on the challenges facing elite universities in today's polarized environment. The conversation also delves into the dramatic political shifts within the Democratic National Convention, including Biden's withdrawal and the party's struggle to communicate clear abortion rights policies. Shafik highlights the historical context of activism and how it shapes current political dynamics.
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Resignation Exposes Campus Leadership Failure
- Albert Mohler argues Columbia's president Manoush Shafik resigned after failing to acknowledge campus anti-Semitism and mishandling protests.
- He says her denial enabled anti-Semitism and exposed a broader leadership failure in elite universities.
Faculty Power Versus Trustee Control
- Mohler highlights tensions between faculty power and trustee/donor influence at universities like Columbia.
- He notes trustees often come from philanthropic circles, complicating governance and accountability.
Convention Faces 1968-Style Disruption Risk
- Mohler warns the 2024 Democratic Convention risks protest disruptions similar to 1968, centered on pro-Palestinian activism.
- He argues such activism could become a political liability and spectacle for the party.