Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the decision to revoke Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil’s green card, stating that visa holders who support terrorist groups should face deportation. Rubio made the remarks during an appearance on CBS’ Face the Nation on Sunday.
Khalil, who was detained by DHS and faces deportation, was involved in anti-Israel protests on Columbia’s campus, including the occupation and vandalism of university buildings. His green card was revoked by the Department of State, a move that has drawn criticism.
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The Wall Street Journal editorial board released a piece in which it argued the Trump administration “needs to be careful that it is targeting real promoters of terrorism, and not breaking the great promise of a green card by deporting anyone with controversial political views.” When asked about these criticisms, Rubio dismissed such concerns, emphasizing that visa holders must abide by US laws and policies.
“When you apply to enter the United States and you get a visa, you are a guest,” Rubio said. “And in it, you have to make certain assertations and if you tell us when you apply for a visa, ‘I’m coming to the US to participate in pro-Hamas events,’ that runs counter to the foreign policy interest of the United States of America. It’s that simple. So, you lied… if you had told us that you were going to do that, we never would have given you the visa. Now you’re here. Now you do it. You lied to us. You’re out.”
When pressed by Face the Nation host Margaret Brennan on whether there was evidence linking Khalil to terrorism, Rubio highlighted his involvement in vandalism and unlawful occupation of campus buildings. […]
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