Rev. Al Sharpton asked Thursday how Democrats can call Jan. 6 'wrong' if they have 'the same pictures going on' at colleges.
President Joe Biden speaks from the White House to address widespread anti-Israel protests that have popped at up colleges across the U.S.by JACKSON WALKER | The National DeskRev. Al Sharpton speaks during a funeral service for Brianna Grier Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. Rev. Al Sharpton was sharply rebuked by MSNBC host Mika Brzezinski Thursday after likening the ongoing anti-Israel campus protests nationwide to the Jan. 6 Capitol riots.on a segment of Morning Joe.
Sharpton responded by saying Democrats who support such displays on campuses should feel conflicted by what they are seeing. Sharpton has previously been outspoken on the subject. In January, he defended former Harvard University President Claudine Gay, saying her resignation was in response to racist attacks on her character.statement
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