“There were already existing groups within our country and particularly on certain campuses like Columbia who had talking points,” Clinton said.
“In trying to talk to students, not just at Columbia but elsewhere, I would be met with slogans.
Some context: Columbia became the epicenter of pro-Palestinian student protests during the last school year, with demonstrations roiling universities across the country.
The majority of demonstrators were calling for divestment from companies that support Israel and the war in Gaza and calling attention to the worsening humanitarian crisis in the enclave.
Some Jewish and Muslim students said they were intimidated, harassed or physically assaulted by different sides.
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