by RAY LEWIS | The National DeskPresident of Columbia University Nemat “Minouche” Shafik and Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo. Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Mo., on Friday urged Columbia University donors and alumni in a letter cosigned by 14 colleagues to pull funding until school President Minouche Shafik resigns.
We are pleased that many alumni and donors of Columbia are already taking action,” the representatives wrote. “Long-time donor Robert Kraft pulled his financial support of the university due to these same reasons. We encourage all supporters of the university to do the same and call for the resignation of President Shafik.”
“We urge all individuals affiliated with the university to call for a transparent and thorough audit of all university funding concerning the anti-Israel movement on campus, and what outside groups are contributing and influencing students and agitators to participate,” the representatives said.
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