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Protesters flocked to Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan, unleashing a cacophony of demands for the release of Mahmoud Khalil, a pro-Hamas activist and former Columbia University student known for spreading antisemitic sentiments and creating chaos on campus. This so-called “activist” had made it a routine to bully Jewish students through demonstrations and intimidation tactics, and his recent arrest by ICE sparked outrage among his supporters.
Khalil, who was apprehended by immigration officials over the weekend, is being sent back to Syria, courtesy of the Trump administration. News of his imminent deportation sent ripples through the ranks of anti-Israel factions, causing them to gather, decked out in red shirts and armed with signs proclaiming “Free Mahmoud, Free Palestine.” Fresh off the intellectual battlefield of their university, they continued to chant slogans that seemed to endorse the very terror they espouse.
Occupying the lobby of Trump Tower—marking the symbolic space where Donald Trump’s political career was birthed—the protesters engaged in a show of defiance until the NYPD intervened. Officers swiftly moved in to arrest several participants, wrapping them in zip ties and escorting them out like unruly children who missed their bedtime. Khalil, on the other hand, faces serious consequences as he is holed up in a detention center in Louisiana while awaiting a federal ruling.
Pro-Hamas Mob Storms Trump Tower in Support of Mahmoud Khalil—Multiple Arrestshttps://t.co/CBJTuHiL53
— RedState (@RedState) March 13, 2025
The organizers behind this spectacle, who boldly claim to represent Jewish voices, are making a mockery of their heritage. The group known as Jewish Voice for Peace proudly asserted on social media that they aim to liberate Palestinians while redefining Judaism in opposition to Zionism. Their narrative reeks of hypocrisy as they demand justice for Khalil, yet refuse to extend the same compassion to the hostages held by Hamas. This bizarre scenario raises the question of what kind of moral compass leads one to protest for an individual supporting terrorism instead of advocating for the release of innocent lives in peril.
Despite the misaligned priorities of these activists, accountability remains a distant reality in New York City. The likelihood of them facing repercussions for their actions seems slim, but perhaps Trump’s tower, with its iconic status, can serve as a reminder that the real fight lies in supporting those who uphold American values and safety. With voices like Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene emphasizing the absurdity of the situation, one can hope that someone will eventually step up to challenge this narrative of support for terror disguised as activism.
