A telling video of a New York college student’s reason for joining pro-Palestinian protests reinforced many arguments about higher education in America.
The short clip was shared on social media by former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani who introduced it as “A REAL interview we had at NYU.”
The young woman being interviewed delivered a jaw-dropping response when asked why she was protesting alongside others at New York University where students and faculty came out in droves to spout antisemitic, pro-Palestine rhetoric.
“What would you say is the main goal with tonight’s protest,” the off-camera interviewer asked the student, who explained she attended Columbia University but came out in solidarity with NYU students after a call for support.
VIDEO: A REAL interview we had at NYU:
QUESTION: “Why are you protesting?”
PROTESTER #1: “I don’t know. I’m pretty sure there’s something about Israel [turns to other person] Why are we protesting?”
PROTESTER #2: “I wish I was more educated.”
PROTESTER #1: “I’m not either.” pic.twitter.com/8aB2ZoTCCk
— Rudy W. Giuliani (@RudyGiuliani) April 24, 2024
“I think our goal is just showing support for Palestine and demanding that NYU stop – I honestly don’t know all of what NYU is doing,” she said as if suddenly realizing the missing context for her protest.
“Is there something NYU is doing?” the interviewer asked.
“I really don’t…I’m pretty sure there…Do you know what NYU is doing?” she said, turning to another girl who cluelessly asked, “About what?”
“Israel. Why are we protesting here at NYU specifically?” the nose-ring-wearing student asked her friend who dropped a stunning admission.
” I wish I was more educated,” she said behind a mask, prompting the first girl to concur, “I’m not either.”
Protests at NYU ramped up this week in concert with ongoing anti-Israel sentiments at Columbia and other college campuses.
Scott Galloway, a professor at NYU Stern School of Business, told MSNBC that there is a double standard when it comes to campus protests as demonstrations broke out at Washington Square Park in Manhattan where the university is located. He called out anti-Israel student protesters for being easily manipulated by TikTok and conflating the “oppressors and the oppressed.”
NYU professor slams student protesters: ‘If I said lynch the blacks or burn the gays, I’d never work again’ https://t.co/F3bSUlBQ0D via @BIZPACReview
— BPR based (@DumpstrFireNews) April 24, 2024
One could almost hear the universal sound of heads crashing to desks on social media after the astonishing video exchange with the Columbia student.
And there you have it. Just a bunch of sheep following along with the crowd and doing what everyone else is doing.
— DK (@1Nicdar) April 24, 2024
If it wasn’t for the nose ring, I would say this was staged.
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) April 24, 2024
Absolute sheep. pic.twitter.com/K1W7FRBGrT
— Robby Starbuck (@robbystarbuck) April 24, 2024
They literally have no clue. They just go along with it. Anything to cause anarchy.
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) April 24, 2024
Yes. They are clueless and brainwashed
— Oli London (@OliLondonTV) April 24, 2024
PROTESTER #2: “I wish I was more educated.” pic.twitter.com/WH7Pxcp82Y
— Scott Lee (@OnClose) April 24, 2024
On a positive note, taxpayers will be paying off her student loans!
— Jill Biden Press Release (parody?) (@Jillbldenpress) April 24, 2024
They’re not protestors they’re just bored teenagers and young adults.
Completely oblivious to what they’re part of and what they’re doing there.
Imagine how many other of the “protestors” are similarly clueless about what’s going on.
My guess is a lot.
— Paul A. Szypula (@Bubblebathgirl) April 24, 2024
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