Politics

Trump Admin Arrests Columbia Student Who Appeared on His Least Favorite Show

'INHUMANE AND ILLEGAL'

Mohsen Mahdawi spoke to CBS News’ “60 Minutes” in 2023 about pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with El Salvador President Nayib Bukele (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 14, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque
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The Trump administration arrested yet another Columbia University student linked to pro-Palestinian protests—this time, one who appeared on the president’s least favorite news show.

Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian green card holder, went to an immigration office in his home state of Vermont on Monday to take the final step to becoming...

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