Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 4/23/24: ADL Says Military Should Break Columbia Protests, MSNBC Meltdown Over Gaza Protests, Trump Rages After Trial Day One, RFK Defeats Ballot Challenge, Biden Says Uncle Cannibalized In WW2, Mass Graves In Gaza, Former IDF Goes Berserk On Krystal In Piers Morgan Debate
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Apr 23, 2024 The discussion heats up as the ADL calls for the National Guard against Columbia protesters, while media scrutiny labels Gaza demonstrations as antisemitic. Trump's trial takes center stage with pivotal witness testimonies and surprising anecdotes from Biden regarding his uncle in WWII. Meanwhile, mass graves are uncovered in Gaza, and RFK Jr. gains traction, stirring concern within the Democratic Party. A fiery debate on free speech erupts, exploring the consequences of dissent amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Campus Protests Escalate
- Columbia University called NYPD to arrest protesting students, sparking a backlash.
- Faculty joined students in solidarity, leading to further arrests at NYU.
Delegitimizing Protests
- Conflating protest movements with the actions of a few bad actors is a common tactic.
- This is being used to delegitimize the entire movement despite many peaceful protesters.
Unhinged Reactions
- Jonathan Greenblatt called for the National Guard to intervene in campus protests.
- A Columbia professor called protesting students terrorists on Israeli news.