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Johnson says calling National Guard on Columbia protests would be 'appropriate' if threats 'not stopped'
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House Speaker Mike Johnson gave a forceful speech in support of Jewish students at Columbia University on Wednesday afternoon amid widespread anti-Israel protests on campus.
Tensions over the issue almost reached a boiling point several times during Johnson's speech as pro-ceasefire student activists repeatedly heckled and tried to interrupt the Louisiana Republican with coordinated chants which included "We can't hear you" and "Mike, you s---." Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
"Enjoy your free speech," Johnson shot back at the protesters at one point early on. Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com