In a recent statement, House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) has demanded the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik, accusing her of failing to ensure the safety of Jewish students on campus. Stefanik's call for action comes after Shafik's testimony on Capitol Hill, where she faced intense scrutiny over Columbia's handling of antisemitism at its prestigious Manhattan campus.

Stefanik, in her statement, expressed concerns about the university's leadership, stating that they had "clearly lost control" of the campus and put Jewish students at risk. Referring to Columbia University's reputation as a beacon of academic excellence, Stefanik argued that new leadership is necessary to protect the students. She called for Shafik to step down immediately.

The demand for Shafik's resignation was supported by former state Assemblyman Dov Hikind, now leading the group "Americans Against Antisemitism." Hikind tweeted his approval, urging Shafik to resign and stating that the phrase "Never Again" is a lie.

These calls for resignation come at a time when Columbia University is grappling with virulent anti-Israel protests, which have resulted in over 100 arrests. Rabbi Elie Buechler of Columbia has also issued a warning to Jewish students, cautioning them about "extreme antisemitism" on campus and advising them to consider going home.

Notably, during her testimony before the House Education and Workforce Committee, Shafik affirmed that advocating for the genocide of Jews goes against the university's code of conduct. This issue has previously caused controversy for other university presidents who faced similar questioning in the past. The education committee has been conducting an ongoing investigation into antisemitism on college campuses across the country.

Stefanik criticized Columbia University's leadership for seemingly prioritizing preparations for the Congressional hearing over enforcing their own campus rules to protect Jewish students. During the hearing, Shafik described the phrase "from the river to the sea" as "hurtful" but fell short of labeling it as antisemitic. Shafik was further questioned about the potential termination of professors and faculty members who have promoted antisemitism. In response, Shafik asserted that any faculty member engaging in such behavior should find employment elsewhere.

As of now, Columbia University has not responded to requests for comment from The Post.

The demand for President Shafik's resignation highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of Jewish students at Columbia University and raises questions about the institution's response to antisemitism on their campus.