Florida Rep. Byron Donalds shrugs off anti-Israel heckler

Anti-Israel heckler targets Rep. Byron Donalds at George Washington University protest, hurling racially charged attacks in viral video.

An individual at a protest encampment at George Washington University directed racially charged remarks towards Rep. Byron Donalds, as shown in a video. The man questioned Donalds' ties to AIPAC and insulted him, calling him a race-traitor. Despite the heckler's comments, Donalds remained composed and continued his conversation with bystanders.

The incident took place as Donalds was visiting the anti-Israel encampments on campus, along with other Republican lawmakers like Rep. Lauren Boebert. While some students at the encampment booed the lawmakers, Donalds addressed the crowd and emphasized that the encampment was trespassing on university property. The university president had requested the assistance of DC Metropolitan Police to remove the encampment, but the police reportedly declined to intervene.

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer announced plans for a hearing on the anti-Israel demonstrations at George Washington University, expressing concerns over the police department's refusal to assist in removing the protestors. The encampment has been ongoing for seven days, despite violating university policies.

The incident highlights the tensions surrounding the anti-Israel movement on college campuses and the challenges faced by university administrations in addressing unauthorized protests. It also underscores the need for dialogue and understanding between different viewpoints on sensitive issues like the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.