Education Secretary Cardona Faces Calls to Resign Over Antisemitism Controversy
Rep. Virginia Foxx criticizes Cardona for not explicitly condemning 'from the river to the sea' chant, amid rising campus antisemitism.
- Rep. Virginia Foxx demands Education Secretary Miguel Cardona's resignation for not labeling 'from the river to the sea' chant as antisemitic.
- Cardona's response to the chant, linked to calls for Israel's destruction, has sparked controversy and calls for action against campus antisemitism.
- Investigations launched into universities for handling of antisemitism following Hamas' attack on Israel, highlighting a nationwide rise in such incidents.
- High-profile university presidents resign amid backlash over handling of antisemitism, putting further pressure on Cardona.
- Nearly 73% of Jewish college students report experiencing or witnessing antisemitism since the Israel-Hamas conflict, according to a study.