‘Go Back to Class,’ Speaker Johnson Tells Protesting Students at Columbia University

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) spoke to a loudly booing crowd at Columbia University on April 24 with a number of Jewish and New York lawmakers at his back. Mr. Johnson delivered a stern address condemning the rise of anti-Semitic sentiments on campus, saying: “We’re standing here at one of America’s preeminent academic institutions, where the cherished traditions of this university are being overtaken by radical and extreme ideologies.” When questioned about what his message was to the students in the encampments, Mr. Johnson said: “Go back to class … stop wasting your parents’ money.” The press conference took place just hours after Mr. Johnson called for Columbia University President Minouche Shafik to resign over her handling of anti-Israel demonstrations on campus during an April 24 interview with radio host Hugh Hewit....