California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other state officials have avoided commenting on the anti-Israel protests at universities in the state amid unrest at UCLA and Cal Berkeley.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, and other state officials running to replace him after his term is up have refrained from commenting on the anti-Israel protests at the University of California, Los Angeles and the University of California, Berkeley. Newsom has not released a statement about his stance on the campus protests, as of Wednesday morning.
Members of the UC Regents, including Democratic gubernatorial candidates Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmon declined to comment to KNBC. State Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas also declined to comment on the campus protests. Republicans have openly criticized campus protests in California and across the country, condemning them as antisemitic. But Newsom and his Democratic colleagues have attempted to avoid the subject.
Los Angeles Police eventually responded to the scene at about 1 a.m. local time. Newsom's press office said Wednesday morning on X: 'Our office is closely monitoring the situation at @UCLA. Law enforcement leaders are in contact this evening and resources are being mobilized.' On Monday, a student wearing a necklace with the Star of David was seen on video attempting to walk to class when a wall of what appeared to be masked anti-Israel protesters blocked him from passing through.
Osako also responded to a report of a student being blocked by demonstrators on Monday while attempting to walk to class. 'This kind of disruption to our teaching and learning mission is abhorrent, plain and simple,' Osako said. 'As such, we’ve taken several, immediate actions: Our student conduct process has been initiated and could lead to severe disciplinary action including expulsion or suspension.
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