Overview

• Deborah Lipstadt, Biden’s special envoy on antisemitism, endorsed several Trump administration initiatives to address antisemitism on university campuses.
• She highlighted Trump’s demands on Columbia University to end encampments and mask-wearing as aligning with long-standing student concerns.
• Lipstadt expressed conditional support for Trump’s use of visa revocations for individuals involved in antisemitism-related actions but avoided discussing specific cases.
• She emphasized the importance of distinguishing between protected speech and disruptive actions, such as obstructing entrances or violating university regulations.
• Lipstadt underscored the need for universities to enforce existing rules consistently, including identification and mask policies, to ensure accountability.