{"id":2078312,"date":"2023-10-24T19:24:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-24T23:24:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/floridas-desantis-promises-to-revoke-student-visas-of-terrorism-supporters\/"},"modified":"2023-10-24T19:28:49","modified_gmt":"2023-10-24T23:28:49","slug":"floridas-desantis-promises-to-revoke-student-visas-of-terrorism-supporters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/floridas-desantis-promises-to-revoke-student-visas-of-terrorism-supporters\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis vows to cancel student visas for terrorism backers in Florida."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffloridas-desantis-promises-to-revoke-student-visas-of-terrorism-supporters%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2078312&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Takes\u200b Strong\u2063 Stance \u2063Against\u2064 Hamas Supporters<\/h2>\n<p>In a bold and captivating move, Florida Governor \u2062Ron DeSantis has \u200bdeclared his intention\u2064 to cancel\u2064 student \u200dvisas for foreign students who openly support the terrorist group Hamas.\u200d During a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/floridas-desantis-promises-to-revoke-student-visas-of-terrorism-supporters\/\" title=\"DeSantis vows to cancel student visas for terrorism backers in Florida.\">multi-day campaign event marathon<\/a>\u200d across South Carolina and Iowa, DeSantis made his position clear on the Israel-Hamas War.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking passionately to crowds in several towns, DeSantis called out \u200dHarvard students for their demonstrations in favor of Hamas&#8217; attacks, stating that it was disgraceful to see prestigious college campuses supporting \u200dsuch anti-Israel positions. He emphasized that as \u200bpresident, he would take\u200d action by\u200c revoking \u200cvisas and \u2063sending these individuals back to their home countries.<\/p>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/world\/desantis-active-in-response-to-hamas-attacks-5513625?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>DeSantis Active in Response to Hamas \u2064Attacks<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/19\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/desantis-greets-first-300-floridians-returning-home-from-israel-5510788?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>DeSantis Greets First 300 Floridians Returning Home from Israel<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/16\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When questioned about\u2063 First Amendment concerns, DeSantis defended\u2064 the protesters&#8217; right to express their views but \u200dcondemned their support for Hamas. He argued that universities should not tolerate a culture that celebrates such\u200d barbarism.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis also expressed his support for companies withdrawing job offers from \u2063students who signed pro-Hamas letters, \u2062stating\u200d that \u200bthere needs to \u200dbe a line drawn. He firmly believes that importing toxic cultural influences from the Middle East is not in the best interest \u200dof the American people.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Veterans for DeSantis&#8217; Coalition rally \u2062in Myrtle Beach, S.C., on Oct. 19, 2023. (T.J. Muscaro\/The \u200dEpoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Furthermore, DeSantis justified his stance against accepting Palestinian refugees by\u200b highlighting the toxic culture of hate and anti-Semitism that exists in\u200c the Gaza Strip. He argued that \u2063neighboring Arab countries should take responsibility for these \u2063refugees instead of displacing them halfway around the world.<\/p>\n<p>DeSantis also criticized \u200cthe Biden administration&#8217;s plan to \u200dprovide $100 million in humanitarian\u2062 aid\u2063 to the\u2064 Palestinian people, asserting that it would ultimately benefit Hamas. \u2064He \u2063firmly stated that \u2064not\u200b a single cent should go\u200c to \u2062the terrorist organization.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"aligncenter\"><figcaption>Florida Gov. \u200cRon DeSantis appears at\u2062 an event hosted\u2064 by his\u2064 PAC &#8220;Never Back Down&#8221; \u200bin \u200dClinton, Iowa, on Oct. 21, 2023. (T.J. Muscaro\/The Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While DeSantis received applause for his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ga-gop-sen-david-perdue-in-runoff-battle-with-democrat-jon-ossoff\/\" title=\"Ga. GOP Sen. David Perdue in runoff battle with Democrat Jon Ossoff\">strong stance<\/a>, not everyone \u200cin attendance agreed with him. Some argued for compassion and\u2064 acceptance towards refugees, while others supported the revoking\u200d of student visas due \u200dto education and ignorance. DeSantis \u2062believes that individuals in\u2063 America should be aware of the rights and \u200cwrongs of the \u200dsituation and should not support Hamas.<\/p>\n<p>Despite differing opinions, DeSantis remains committed to his presidential campaign, continuing to rally support\u2062 as he visits New Hampshire on Oct. 24.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2062What is \u200cthe concern about the influence of foreign organizations, like Hamas, on\u2063 American college campuses, and how \u200cdoes it contribute\u200c to\u200b the debate on freedom \u2062of speech and safety in universities<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ddle East is detrimental \u200dto American society and national security.<\/p>\n<p>This bold stance by Governor DeSantis has received \u200bmixed reactions. Supporters argue that it is \u2063a necessary step to\u200b protect America from potential threats \u2062and \u200censure\u200c the safety\u2063 of its citizens. They commend DeSantis \u200bfor taking a strong stand against terrorism and upholding the values of the United States.<\/p>\n<p>However, critics argue that\u200d this move infringes on\u200d the freedom of \u200dspeech and discriminates against individuals \u200bbased on their political beliefs. They claim that canceling student\u200c visas solely based\u200d on support for a particular group is an overreach of power and goes against the principles of \u200binclusivity and diversity that\u200d universities should \u2062uphold.<\/p>\n<p>It is important to note that DeSantis\u200b is not the\u200c first politician to address this issue. In recent\u200b years, there has been an increase in concern\u200d about the influence\u200d of foreign organizations, including Hamas, on American college campuses.\u200c Some argue that these organizations use academic platforms to spread their ideologies \u200cand recruit\u2062 supporters.<\/p>\n<p>While acknowledging the importance\u200b of freedom of speech, many argue that \u200cuniversities should \u2063also\u2064 consider the potential dangers associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/manchin-blasts-6-billion-prisoner-swap-with-iran-i-never-was-for-that\/\" title=\"Manchin criticizes B Iran prisoner swap: 'I never supported it'\">supporting terrorist\u2062 groups<\/a>. They believe\u200d that it is crucial to strike \u200ca \u2062balance between\u2064 protecting free expression and\u200b ensuring the safety of students and society as a whole.<\/p>\n<p>As this debate unfolds,\u2064 it remains to be seen how Governor DeSantis&#8217; stance against Hamas supporters will be implemented. The cancellation \u200dof student visas is a complex and controversial issue that \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/utah-bill-barring-transgender-surgeries-for-children-is-toothless\/\" title=\"Utah Bill Barring Transgender Surgeries For Children Is Toothless\">requires careful consideration<\/a> and examination of legal and\u200c ethical \u2063implications.<\/p>\n<p>It\u200b is likely that this stance will \u2064continue to spark discussion and debate not only in \u2064Florida but across\u200b the nation. The question\u200b of where to \u200cdraw the \u200dline \u2063between freedom of speech and national security is a\u200c challenging one, and opinions on the matter will\u2063 vary.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, it will be up to the American people, lawmakers, and the courts to \u2062determine the extent to which individuals can express their support for \u2064controversial\u200b groups without facing consequences such as the revocation of their student visas. Until \u2064then, Governor DeSantis&#8217; declaration serves as a\u200c reminder \u200cthat the fight against\u200d terrorism requires taking\u2064 firm and\u2064 sometimes controversial measures \u200bto protect the safety and security \u200cof the\u2063 country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>candidate emphasized his commitment to national security by targeting foreign students who openly endorse Hamas. 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