Fellow Conservative, 

The attempted takeover and temporary occupation of Columbia University’s library by pro-Hamas forces is yet another example of how individuals with radical ideologies abuse the generous education visas that our government has long supplied to those wishing to study here in the United States. 

One witness to the encounter described to the New York Post how the events unfolded:  

“Somebody hung up a flag, posters, stickers, people were scribbling on the walls, dancing on the tables, singing … Chanting like, I don’t know, ‘Free Palestine,’ the classics,” said the young woman, who did not want to be identified.” 

Secretary Rubio is making it abundantly clear: We will not tolerate mob violence, civil unrest, or anti-Semitic protests, period. And if you’re here in our country as a guest on a visa, we won’t bat an eye over revoking your credentials and deporting you. As he said on X on May 8th,  

“We are reviewing the visa status of the trespassers and vandals who took over Columbia University’s library.  

Pro-Hamas thugs are no longer welcome in our great nation.” 

This is common sense.  

I want to know if you agree. Should we arrest and deport all anti-American terrorism supporters who have slipped into our country?  

Please take a quick survey to let me know where you stand. 

With gratitude,  

Sen. Ted Cruz