Dominique reacts to President Trump's executive order ensures that visa holders, including student visa holders, are vetted and punished for holding hostile attitudes toward U.S. citizens, the U.S. government, and institutions (including American universities). Additionally, visa holders who support designated terrorists that undermine U.S. security will be found in violation of their visa requirements and could be deported.

This is a big win for the fight to protect students across American universities, which, following October 7th, became ground zero in the cultural and political debate surrounding the Israel-Gaza war.

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📖 Episode Chapters:

00:00 Trump’s Inaugural Address and Executive Orders

01:45 U.S. Executive Order Impact on University Antisemitism

03:57 National Security Concerns

05:45 The Pro-Hamas Movement in the U.S.

07:44 Impact of University Students on U.S. Politics

09:24 Release of Hostages in the Middle East

11:30 Protests and Advocacy in University Campuses

13:18 Columbia University's Disciplinary Action

15:09 Impact of Conflicts and COVID-19 on the Class of 2020