The president of the University of Pennsylvania resigned from her post over anti-Semitic remarks.
Elizabeth Magill was criticized for categorically refusing to punish those who called for the genocide of Jews.
BBC reported that Mrs. Magil voluntarily resigned from the post, although she apologized for her testimony.
What Did Magill Say?
Mrs. Magill came under fire when she hesitated to answer a “yes and” answer to the Republican New York Congresswoman Elise Stefanik.
The congresswoman asked Mrs. Magill if calling for the genocide of Jews violated the university’s code of conduct or rules.
Mrs. Magill said it’ll depend on the context, to which the congresswoman got a little angry.
$100m Funding Withdrawn
A major donor to the university has withdrawn its funding of $100 million over the friction.
Ross Stevens said in an email to BBC that he was “appalled” by Magill’s response to the congresswoman’s simple question.
“I have clear grounds to rescind Penn’s $100 million of Stone Ridge shares due to the conduct of President Magill,” he said.
