President Donald Trump’s latest legal move is driving a massive wedge between Democrats.
Federal immigration authorities arrested activist and legal permanent U.S. resident Mahmoud Khalil on Saturday night, alleging that the recent Columbia University graduate should be deported for engaging in “pro-Hamas activity.” In their response to the arrest, Senate and House Democrats are, ironically, concerned all of a sudden with free speech. However, some Democrats have issued more tepid statements compared to their colleagues, attempting to tread a thin line so as not to offend either their constituents more sympathetic to Israel than Gaza or the activist wing of their party who are staunchly pro-Palestine. (Subscribe to MR. RIGHT, a weekly newsletter about modern masculinity)
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said he abhors Khalil’s views but that President Donald…