The University of Pennsylvania lost a reported $100 million donation following a tense hearing on the antisemitism in the wake of the horrific attack on Israel.
UPenn president Liz Magill testified on Capitol Hill about antisemitism this week and did not directly answer questions about antisemitism against Jews on campus.
“I am asking specifically: calling for the genocide of Jews, does that constitute bullying or harassment?” Rep. Elise Stefanik, (R-NY), asked Magill.
“If it is directed and severe or pervasive, it is harassment,” Magill responded.
“So, the answer is yes?” Stefanik asked.
“It is a context-dependent decision,” Magill shot back.
“It is a context-dependent decision? That’s your testimony today? Calling for the genocide of Jews is depending upon the context?” Stefanik said.
The testimony sparked tremendous backlash, with calls for Magill to resign. Democrat Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro called her responses “shameful.” According to a letter obtained by Axios, Stone Ridge Asset Management CEO and Penn alumnus Ross Stevens has withdrawn an estimated $100 million donation to the school.
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