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White House vows to not be quiet on violent protests: 'Silent is complicit'
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White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters on Wednesday that they will not be silent amid violent protests taking place at college campuses across the U.S.
Jean-Pierre directed questions about personnel to university officials because it was up to them to comment on the situation. But she spoke about the situation at the university, saying it is "a deeply painful, painful moment for communities." Greg Wehner is a breaking news reporter for Fox News Digital.
"The president believes that free speech debate and nondiscrimination on college campuses are important. They’re important American values and…we will always be very clear about that here," she said. "But you know, protests must be peaceful, you know. Students must be safe. When we see violent rhetoric, we have to call that out. When we see physical intimidation or grotesque, antisemitic remarks, we have to speak that out." Story tips and can be sent to Greg.Wehner@Fox.com and on Twitter @GregWehner.