Morning Wire Campus Chaos Response & Foreign Aid Passes Senate | 4.24.24
Apr 24, 2024
Sage Steele, host of The Sage Steele Show, delves into the chaos surrounding anti-Israel protests on college campuses, highlighting the confrontations with police and political implications. The discussion also covers a major Senate vote on foreign aid for Israel and Ukraine, raising concerns about humanitarian efforts and TikTok's potential ban. Additionally, Steele addresses alarming plagiarism findings in DEI programs, particularly at UCLA, questioning the integrity of advocates for diversity in academia. Tune in for a heated and informative exchange!
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Political Divide on Campus Protests
- Republicans largely agree that the protests are unacceptable, with many calling for Columbia University's president to resign.
- Democrats show more division, with some supporting Israel and others praising the protests.
Campus Protests Spark Political Responses
- Anti-Israel protests at Columbia and Yale sparked responses from President Biden and Donald Trump.
- Biden's comments drew parallels to Trump's Charlottesville remarks, while Trump condemned the anti-Semitism and Biden's appeasement attempts.
Aid Package Advances
- An $80 billion aid package for Ukraine passed the Senate with bipartisan support.
- It includes $8 billion for Taiwan and $26 billion for Israel but also bans TikTok unless ByteDance sells it.