President Donald Trump has once again made it clear that America will not tolerate individuals supporting terrorist organizations within its borders. On March 8, 2025, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate student and legal permanent resident, for alleged ties to Hamas, a designated terrorist organization.
Pro-Hamas Agitator Faces Deportation
Khalil, originally from Syria and holding Algerian citizenship, was a key organizer of pro-Palestinian demonstrations on Columbia’s campus. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed that his arrest was carried out in accordance with President Trump’s executive orders prohibiting antisemitism and cracking down on individuals who promote or provide material support to terror-linked organizations.
Trump, speaking on the matter, didn’t hold back:
“I think we ought to get them all out of the country. They’re troublemakers. They’re agitators. They don’t love our country. We ought to get them the hell out.”
Trump Calls Out Columbia University’s Weak Leadership
Trump also took aim at Columbia University, accusing it of being “overrun because of bad leadership.” His remarks reflect growing concerns that elite universities have become breeding grounds for radical ideologies, where anti-American and anti-Israel rhetoric is allowed to flourish unchecked.
Crackdown on Foreign Agitators Intensifies
Under Trump’s leadership, national security is once again a top priority. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has already announced plans to revoke visas and green cards from individuals who engage in activities that support Hamas and other extremist groups. The administration is making it clear: foreign nationals who side with America’s enemies have no place in this country.
Free Speech vs. National Security?
While left-wing activists claim Khalil’s arrest is an attack on free speech, supporters of Trump’s America First policies argue that free speech does not extend to advocating for terrorist organizations. Supporting groups like Hamas is not “political expression”—it’s a national security threat.
A Strong Message: America Will Not Harbor Terrorist Sympathizers
As Trump’s administration continues to take decisive action, the message is clear:
- The days of radical activists abusing America’s freedoms to spread hate and division are over.
- Universities that enable extremist rhetoric will be held accountable.
- Foreign nationals who align with terrorist organizations will be swiftly removed.
This bold and necessary crackdown is just the beginning. Under Trump, America is once again a nation that stands up for its values, protects its people, and refuses to tolerate enemies operating within its borders.