University of Minnesota Professor Calls for 'Decolonization' and 'Dismantling' of U.S..

Melanie Yazzie's controversial statements during a pro-Palestinian event spark backlash online.

University of Minnesota professor Melanie Yazzie has called for the 'decolonization' and 'dismantling' of the United States during a pro-Palestinian event.
Yazzie, a member of the anti-capitalist Native American advocacy group The Red Nation, made several controversial statements, including that the U.S. is the 'greatest predator empire that has ever existed'.
She also claimed that the 'entire world' changed after the October 7 attacks by Hamas on Israel, and that 'Palestine is the alternative path for native nations'.
Yazzie's comments have sparked backlash online, with conservative media outlets and social media users criticizing her statements.
The University of Minnesota has not yet responded to requests for comment on Yazzie's remarks.