TrumpaccusedKhalil of being a Radical Foreign Pro-Hamas operative that poses a threat to national security.

Khalil has not been charged with any crime.

I think we ought to get them all out of the country, Trumpsaidfrom the White House on Tuesday.

NEW YORK, UNITED STATES - MARCH 10: Protestors gather in Foley Square and march through the streets of Lower Manhattan in protest of the detention of Palestinian student activist and Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil (not seen) by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in New York, United States on March 10, 2025. (Photo by Selcuk Acar/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Protestors gather in Foley Square and march through the streets of Lower Manhattan on March 10 in protest of the detention of Palestinian activist and Columbia University student Mahmoud Khalil by ICE.Selcuk Acar/Anadolu/Getty Images

They dont love our country.

Its not about any unlawful activity, unlawful conduct, not based on any crime, nothing like that.

Theyve been very clear, its his speech.

What weve seen so far suggests that Mr. Khalils primary crime was his pro-Palestinian advocacy, he says.

It does not protect your right to give military support to terrorists.

If you dont like an opinion, it’s possible for you to change the channel.

you’re able to now offer a counter argument, or you’re able to walk away.

You cannot, however, throw the speaker in jail.

Despite the threats against protesters, activists opposing Khalils detention continue to rally at Columbia University.