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Schumer, Schiff accuse Trump of exploiting antisemitism to punish universities
Five Jewish Democratic senators demanded answers from President Donald Trump on the calculus behind penalizing Harvard University, its medical school and other collegiate institutions across the country under what they called the pretext of antisemitism on campus.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York and Sens. Adam Schiff of California, Jacky Rosen of Nevada, Brian Schatz of Hawaii and Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut lambasted the president, while saying they agree on the scourge of antisemitism over time.
«Dear President Trump, we write regarding your administration’s assault on universities, including threats and actions to withhold funds or otherwise punish certain institutions of higher learning, in what you claim is an effort to eliminate the very real threat of anti-Semitism on college campuses,» the Thursday letter began.
«We also write as Jewish senators who have spoken out strongly against rising antisemitism here in the United States, including on college campuses, and who have called on university leaders to do more to tackle antisemitism with accountability and action in the wake of the horrific October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.»
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From left: Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.; Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii; and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. (Getty Images)
The quintet called Trump’s decisions to freeze funding for Harvard and focus on other schools where antisemitic behavior and protests abounded last year «broad and extra-legal attacks» — adding they were «troubled and disturbed» by his decisions.
The lawmakers said Trump’s actions «seem to go far beyond combating antisemitism» and into the range of «using what is a real crisis as a pretext to attack people and institutions who do not agree with you.»
Speaking of Harvard specifically, the senators said threatening to revoke the Ivy League college’s tax-exempt status and demeaning faculty as «woke, radical left idiots» goes far beyond constructive efforts to support Jewish students.
«They instead seem to be aimed broadly at changing the way the university functions, exacting huge penalties in ways wholly unrelated to combating anti-Semitism, and we fear are instead aimed at undermining or even destroying these vital institutions while hiding behind claims of tackling antisemitism as a guise,» the letter said.
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They offered an olive branch in seeking to work with Republicans on combating antisemitism, but reiterated their belief Trump’s overtures are «simply a means to an end» for the mogul to trash his ideological opposition.
They called on the president to respond by Wednesday of next week with data and details as to why specific colleges were targeted for a federal funding freeze, and what the calculus was for doing so.
«In the case of Harvard specifically, what specific charges had the administration made against Harvard in regards to antisemitism? Please describe your charges in specific detail, including naming specific cases and why you believe the steps that Harvard has already taken to strengthen response to antisemitism are insufficient,» they wrote.
They also said Trump has targeted Harvard Medical School, lauding its cancer research in questioning that particular decision.
«What is your legal justification … when almost every legal scholar has ruled that you have no basis for doing this?» they concluded.
Separately, Schiff said during a debate last year that he also received several antisemitic attacks, particularly online.
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«I take this issue very personally,» he said. «What’s happening on college campuses, I think, is terrifying.»
In February, Rosen joined Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., to introduce the Antisemitism Awareness Act.
«Antisemitism is on the rise across the nation, particularly on college campuses, and Congress has a responsibility to do everything in its power to fight back against this hate,» Rosen said in a statement.
Schatz, who is seen as a prime potential successor to Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., as Democrats’ No. 2 caucus leader, tweeted in 2023 that he opposes antisemitism and Islamophobia.
«Criticism of Israel is not antisemitism. Wanting to disable Hamas is not Islamophobia. Wanting to protect civilians is neither. I may delete this once my comments become a mess,» he wrote.
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Earlier this year, Schumer published a book, «Antisemitism in America: A Warning,» about his own life experiences.
In a tweet about the letter, Blumenthal called antisemitism «a real & horrific threat on campuses — & must be fought — but it should not be exploited as a pretext to target universities & silence dissent.»
Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for a response to the joint letter.
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Philadelphia DA goes into tirade about ‘fascist’ Trump, ‘Hitler’ when confronted at park in viral video
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Progressive Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner launched into a rant when confronted by a young Republican activist in a local park in a video that has since gone viral.
«Donald Trump is a fascist,» Krasner said during the confrontation. When prompted to elaborate on what he meant by the remark, Krasner instead deflected and continued his tirade.
«You’re un-American, Frank. You’re un-American,» Krasner repeated in the video. «You’re anti-American.»
Frank Scales, the man behind the camera, responded, «I’m a resident of this city who cares about public safety. Why are you calling me un-American?»
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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner was seen in a viral video lambasting President Donald Trump as a «fascist.» (Matthew Hatcher/Reuters; Ken Cedeno/Reuters)
«Because you support people who support hate,» Krasner replied. «You don’t understand what it means to be a fascist, what people like Adolf Hitler do, how spreading hate, which is something that, frankly, the people you admire do, gets us closer to that.»
Krasner then got personal, saying that Scales was «a 22-year-old who knows nothing [about what] he’s talking about» and called Scales’ outlet, Surge Philly, a «fake, non-existent paper.»
«[We] went with the goal of talking to Krasner (an incumbent public servant) about why we weren’t allowed in his town hall and to understand why he calls Republicans ‘fascist.’ The idea was to have a civil conversation with Larry in a public space, but he is incapable of civil discourse,» Surge Philly said in a statement to Fox News Digital. «If there’s anything about Larry Krasner we’d like others to know, it’s that he’s a progressive district attorney funded by out-of-state billionaires to advance an agenda not in the interest of the people he serves.»
During the encounter, Krasner referenced an incident in which Scales disrupted a meeting in the city.
On Sept. 16, Scales participated in what the outlet WCAU described as a «brief disruption» during a town hall that Krasner was holding at the Salt & Life Church.
This was part of a series of talks the district attorney planned to discuss with the public the possibility of President Donald Trump deploying the National Guard to Philadelphia, as he had in Washington, D.C., and Los Angeles, WPVI-TV reported.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks during a news conference in Philadelphia, on Jan. 31, 2022. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)
The Trump administration has yet to announce plans to deploy the National Guard to Philadelphia. However, Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro said earlier this month that the state is «prepared» to respond if Trump were to send troops.
«I can tell you that we are prepared,» Shapiro said, according to WPVI. «We are prepared should they try to deploy the National Guard against my will in any community across Pennsylvania.»
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«Fascists are going to be fascists. What can I say?» Krasner said at the town hall, according to WCAU. He then went on to trash the «Pennsylvania Legislature and its MAGA members,» according to the outlet.
«The fundamental premise of the United States is supposed to be that all people are created equal. It’s a deep belief in equality,» Krasner reportedly added. «These people don’t believe in equality at all. They don’t believe in equality of folks. They don’t believe in gender equality. They’re absolutely just as hateful towards women as they are on the issue of race. These are people who agree with Adolf Hitler.»
At that moment, Scales stood up and yelled, «Lie!» He then added, «People like you are responsible for the death of Charlie Kirk. Stop calling them fascists,» according to WCAU.
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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner speaks in Philadelphia, on Jan. 11, 2024. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Scales spoke about the incident in a video on X, saying that he did not attend the meeting with the intention of disrupting the district attorney. It was only after he was told that questions at the town hall had to be written on cards «so they can be vetted and read by a moderator» that he determined the event was no more than a «publicity stunt.»
Two days later, on Sept. 18, Scales attempted to attend another one of Krasner’s town halls but was allegedly denied entry.
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Krasner, a vocal Trump critic, on Thursday urged officials to condemn the alleged politicization of the Justice Department, comparing it to Watergate.
«Justice requires evenhandedness and impartiality in order to function effectively. Sadly, Trump’s actions this week are another example of his toxic assault on constitutional norms,» Krasner said in a statement. «I invite other elected officials to speak up, especially local and state prosecutors, against this egregious politicization of the Justice Department. The ongoing assault on our democracy by the Trump administration is not normal and must be called out at every opportunity.»
Fox News Digital reached out to Scales and Krasner for comment.
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La historia de Lauren Marsh y su hija Bonnie: una muerte infantil en 2021 marcada por la criopreservación forense y años de retrasos judiciales
Lauren Marsh asegura que la tragedia de su hija Bonnie no terminó con su muerte en 2021, sino que se transformó en una pesadilla interminable: el hospital congeló el cuerpo de la niña de cuatro años sin su consentimiento y, más de cuatro años después, la familia todavía espera la audiencia judicial que podría dar respuestas.
El procedimiento, legalmente ordenado por el forense para preservar evidencias ante la sospecha de un error metabólico, nunca fue explicado de manera sensible a la madre, quien vivió la experiencia como si su hija hubiera pasado a ser “propiedad del NHS (Servicio Nacional de Salud)”. A ello se suma un laberinto judicial que, con una demora de 5 años en la investigación oficial, se ha convertido en el ejemplo más doloroso de un sistema colapsado.
El caso comenzó en diciembre de 2021, cuando Bonnie, previamente sana, presentó síntomas de resfriado y ojos hinchados después de asistir a la escuela. Al día siguiente, la madre decidió dejarla en casa y poco después la niña colapsó en el baño tras episodios de vómitos.
Ante la alarma, los padres solicitaron una ambulancia. Los médicos consideraron que los signos vitales eran normales y no estimaron necesario trasladarla. Sin embargo, ante la insistencia materna, la menor fue admitida en el Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, aunque fue dada de alta poco después.
La situación se agravó y, pese a las recomendaciones de mantener a la niña en casa, Lauren Marsh optó por regresar al hospital al notar un empeoramiento en el estado de Bonnie.
En ese momento, los médicos prepararon kit de reanimación como medida preventiva, ya que las venas de la menor estaban colapsadas. Bonnie sufrió un paro cardíaco; aunque se planeaba un traslado aéreo al Addenbrooke’s Hospital en Cambridge, la pequeña falleció antes de poder realizarlo.
Tras la muerte, la familia no recibió apoyo institucional inmediato. Según Daily Mail, Marsh afirmó que no recibieron asistencia para limpiar el cuerpo de Bonnie ni asistencia religiosa, además de que la policía fue notificada de la muerte repentina hasta el día siguiente.
Marsh dijo sentirse “mentalmente destrozada” y describió la experiencia como “una pesadilla interminable”, asegurando que desde entonces siente que Bonnie se convirtió en “propiedad del NHS”.
En un primer momento, a los padres se les informó que la causa del fallecimiento fue deshidratación causada por norovirus. Sin embargo, la autopsia reportó la presencia de Covid y gripe, y el certificado de defunción provisional atribuyó el fallecimiento a un “error innato del metabolismo”, una condición hereditaria que posteriormente quedó descartada por los estudios realizados en varios centros especializados, tanto en el Reino Unido como en Alemania.
El dolor de la familia se intensificó al descubrir, antes del funeral, que el cuerpo de la niña había sido congelado para tomar muestras, sin consentimiento materno. Marsh contó que esperó entre cuatro y cinco días para poder ver a su hija en la funeraria, tiempo necesario para que el cuerpo fuera descongelado. “Me rompió el corazón, no firmé nada para dar mi consentimiento”, afirmó. Además, expresó que la imagen de Bonnie ya no era la misma tras el procedimiento.
A la falta de respuestas inmediatas se sumaron los retrasos en el proceso de investigación. El proceso judicial, conocido como inquest, estaba inicialmente programado para julio de 2025, pero se aplazó a octubre por la imposibilidad de contar con ciertos testigos.
Posteriormente, la familia fue informada de una nueva postergación hasta abril de 2026, lo que implica una espera de cuatro años y medio desde la muerte. Marsh manifestó su indignación al enterarse de que el último aplazamiento se debió a las vacaciones del personal y lamentó que la notificación le llegara por un familiar y no por canales oficiales.
La demora en la celebración de la audiencia final representa la manifestación más crítica de un fallo sistémico. Si bien el retraso inicial (2021-2025) tuvo justificación en la necesidad de obtener resultados de pruebas patológicas internacionales altamente especializadas, los aplazamientos posteriores —basados en motivos administrativos como la disponibilidad del personal— configuran una falla judicial flagrante en la obligación de brindar una resolución oportuna en un caso de muerte infantil.
La audiencia completa de la investigación oficial, prevista para el próximo año, representa la oportunidad en la que la familia Marsh espera obtener finalmente las respuestas que ha reclamado desde el inicio de esta trágica historia.
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