{"id":2255911,"date":"2024-05-30T15:41:01","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T19:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/must-watch-democratic-sen-fettermans-act-of-defiance-towards-harvard-over-anti-semitism\/"},"modified":"2024-05-30T15:42:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-30T19:42:10","slug":"must-watch-democratic-sen-fettermans-act-of-defiance-towards-harvard-over-anti-semitism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/must-watch-democratic-sen-fettermans-act-of-defiance-towards-harvard-over-anti-semitism\/","title":{"rendered":"Don&#8217;t Miss: Senator Fetterman&#8217;s Defiant Stand Against Anti-Semitism at Harvard"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/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%2Fmust-watch-democratic-sen-fettermans-act-of-defiance-towards-harvard-over-anti-semitism%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=2255911&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--><p>Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania delivers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/riley-gains-rips-statement-from-san-francisco-state-university-about-her-assault-at-event\/\" title=\"Regarding her abuse at the party, Riley receives a rip speech from San Francisco State University.\">remarkable speech<\/a> \u2064at Yeshiva University in NY, denouncing Harvard&#8217;s stance \u200dregarding the Jewish community post-attacks.\u200b Fetterman, awarded the &#8220;Hero of Israel&#8221; at \u2062the event, symbolically sheds Harvard affiliation. His unwavering support for Israel, even amidst party discord,\u2062 highlights his dedication to moral principles above political norms.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<header> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/commentary\/\">  Commentary <\/a>   <span> <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/sshort\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<p> <span>   By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/sshort\/%20\"><span>Samuel Short<\/span><\/a> <\/span> <span>   May 30, 2024 at 9:08am <\/span> <\/span>  <\/header>\n<section>\n<p>Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania continues to go against the grain of his party.<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman addressed the graduating class of 2024 at Yeshiva University \u2014 an orthodox Jewish university in New York \u2014 on Wednesday as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/dem-gov-hopefuls-side-with-union-in-fight-over-virginia-school-closures\/\" title=\"Dem Gov Hopefuls Side With Union in Fight Over Virginia School Closures\">commencement speaker<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>While at the podium, Fetterman reminisced about his own graduation from his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/o-j-simpsons-alma-mater-to-host-panel-discussion-with-founder-of-scandal-plagued-lincoln-project\/\" title=\"O.J. Simpson\u2019s Alma Mater to Host Panel Discussion with Founder of Scandal-Plagued Lincoln Project\">alma mater<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/watch-harvard-commencement-ceremony-turns-disaster-hundreds-anti-israel-students-walk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Harvard<\/a> 25 years prior. The mention of the school was met with some boos before Fetterman told the audience, \u201cI have been profoundly disappointed the way, Havard\u2019s inability to stand up for the Jewish Community after Oct. 7.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">In a symbolic gesture of disappointment with his alma mater, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Harvard?\">@Harvard<\/a>, Senator Fetterman removed the crimson hood from his robe while delivering his <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/YUNews?\">@YUNews<\/a> commencement address earlier today. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/o7yZEupm36\">pic.twitter.com\/o7yZEupm36<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Dovi Safier (@safier) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/safier\/status\/1795885396196233291?\">May 29, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Fetterman went further with his remarks saying, \u201cAnd for me personally, I do not fundamentally believe that it is right for me to wear this today\u201d before removing the red stole from his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/high-school-valedictorian-moves-graduation-crowd-tears-45-minutes-burying-father\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">graduation<\/a> regalia, indicating his status as a Harvard alumnus. The gesture was met with some gasps before Fetterman was given a standing ovation by the graduating class and faculty alike.<\/p>\n<p>Harvard has been center stage for its response to pro-Palestinian encampments and agitators occupying its campus after the Oct. 7 terrorist attacks on Israel. Demonstrations on campus lasted 20 days as occupiers demanded divestment by Harvard from corporations with ties to Israel. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsmax.com\/newsfront\/john-fetterman-harvard-israel\/2024\/05\/29\/id\/1166718\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Newsmax<\/a> reported a settlement was reached between Harvard and Harvard Out of Occupied Palestine.<\/p>\n<p>While Harvard\u2019s former President Claudine Gay resigned amidst plagiarism accusations, her testimony to Congress about the schools handling of students also factored in after these students published a letter saying <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/breaking-idf-finds-bodies-three-hostages-october-7th-attacks-one-family-responds\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oct. 7<\/a> was Israel\u2019s responsibility alone.<\/p>\n<p>Newsmax also reported that prior to giving his address, Fetterman was awarded Yeshiva\u2019s \u201cHero of Israel\u201d award, which is the highest honor it bestows.<\/p>\n<div id=\"firefly-poll-container\">\n<p>Does Sen. Fetterman surprise you?<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Fetterman has been more outspoken than some of his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/top-democratic-party-officials-full-freakout-mode-election-create-lengthy-list-biden-will-lose-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Democratic<\/a> colleagues regarding Israel in the wake of Oct. 7.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jta.org\/2024\/05\/29\/ny\/while-receiving-an-award-at-yeshiva-university-commencement-john-fetterman-disavows-his-alma-mater-harvard\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Jewish Telegraphic Agency<\/a> reported, his office is covered with pictures of hostages held by Hamas while he wears dog tags around his neck to advocate for their release.<\/p>\n<p>Per the JTA, Fetterman said in his address, \u201cI\u2019m just a senator with a big mouth that happens to be committed to Israel,\u201d and expressed his disdain for the innocent lives impacted on the other side of the conflict.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI actually grieve for all the innocent Palestinian women and children that Hamas is responsible for taking.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Yeshiva\u2019s President Rabbi Ari Berman said Fetterman was unanimously chosen as the speaker, telling the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/secret-service-meets-new-york-jail-officials-trump-trial-draws-close-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">New York<\/a> Jewish Week, \u201cStanding for Israel is a source of great strength for our community, and it\u2019s our privilege to honor him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>JTA reported that while police and security measures were taken, there weren\u2019t signs of anti-Israel protests on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>Fetterman is certainly breaking the mold concerning expectations since joining the Senate after his 2022 election.<\/p>\n<p>Compare his speaking engagement to Democratic Rep. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/video\/6353837514112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rashida Tlaib who spoke<\/a> at the People\u2019s Conference for Palestine over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p>Tlaib drew criticism from the appearance as the event also hosted Wisam Rafeedie, who has ties to Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, a designated <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/fbis-wanted-found-border-arrested-terrorism-charges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">terrorist<\/a> organization by the United States.<\/p>\n<p>Not only has his support of Israel defied many of his Democratic colleagues, but he has also spoken frankly about the crisis at the border and the need to change it.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.newsweek.com\/john-fetterman-not-progressive-democrat-border-1862802\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fetterman stated<\/a> in January, \u201cWe have a crisis at our border, and it can\u2019t be controversial that we should have a secure border.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>While his fellow Democrats certainly won\u2019t be elated with Fetterman for any of his more recent policy positions, its clear he\u2019s putting his morals above his party.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<div>\n<p><b><i>A Note from Our Deputy Managing Editor:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span>\u201cWe don\u2019t even know if an election will be held in 2024.\u201d Those 12 words have been stuck in my head since I first read them. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><i><span>Former Lt. Gen. 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Please <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/donate\/?hosted_button_id=BM6XAWRJ8NS7A&#038;utm_source=site&#038;utm_medium=westernjournalism&#038;utm_campaign=authorpitch\"><i><span>stand with us<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span>  today.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"after-article-tags\">\n<p>  Tags:<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/colleges-and-universities\/\" rel=\"tag\">Colleges and universities<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/gaza\/\" rel=\"tag\">Gaza<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/hamas\/\" rel=\"tag\">Hamas<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/harvard\/\" rel=\"tag\">Harvard<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/israel\/\" rel=\"tag\">Israel<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/jews\/\" rel=\"tag\">Jews<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/john-fetterman\/\" rel=\"tag\">John Fetterman<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/middle-east\/\" rel=\"tag\">Middle East<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/new-york-city-nyc\/\" rel=\"tag\">New York City<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/new-york\/\" rel=\"tag\">New York state<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/palestinians\/\" rel=\"tag\">Palestinians<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/speech\/\" rel=\"tag\">Speech<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tag\/video\/\" rel=\"tag\">Video<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"author-info-45824\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/author\/sshort\/\">  <\/a> <\/p>\n<div>\n<p><label for=\"more-info-tab-radio-45824\">More<span> Biographical Information<\/span><\/label><label for=\"posts-tab-radio-45824\">Recent<span> Posts<\/span><\/label><label for=\"contact-tab-radio-45824\" onclick=\"if( typeof grecaptcha=='undefined' ) { let cap_s=document.createElement( 'script' ); cap_s.src='https:\/\/www.google.com\/recaptcha\/api.js?render=6LeJFcsUAAAAAPsIEqvB1EebWbZfqRUe6ebMpGy7'; document.body.appendChild( cap_s ); }\">Contact<\/label><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>  Sam Short is an Instructor of History with Motlow State Community College in Smyrna, Tennessee. He holds a BA in History from Middle Tennessee State University and an MA in History from University College London. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In his bold move, Democratic Sen. John Fetterman defies party norms. Speaking at Yeshiva University&#8217;s 2024 graduation, an orthodox Jewish institution in NY, on Wednesday, Fetterman captivates the audience. 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