McConnell Urges College Leaders to Take Control of Antisemitism

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., emphasized the importance of college administrators taking control of campus activists who use freedom of speech as a cover for antisemitic hate speech, which can be highly dangerous.

“The First Amendment is crucial, but it does not give individuals the right to falsely shout fire in a crowded theater, as it poses a threat to others,” McConnell stated in an interview with CBS News’ “Face the Nation.”

McConnell stressed the need for university presidents to assert control over the situation, uphold free speech, and combat antisemitism.

Expressing concern over the resurgence of antisemitism among the youth, McConnell urged for civil conversations and dialogue rather than allowing hate speech to dominate discourse on college campuses.

While discussing the use of the National Guard for riot control, McConnell suggested that if college administrators could effectively handle uprisings, such extreme measures would not be necessary.

He called for university presidents to enforce control and facilitate civil discussions, as education on college campuses is meant to be a platform for open dialogue and exchange of ideas.

McConnell emphasized the importance of administrations maintaining order and taking a stand against antisemitism.