What happened at the University of Washington this week should shake every patriot awake—it’s the latest proof that radical leftists have no respect for law, order, or America itself. Anti-Israel protesters stormed and occupied an engineering building for hours, igniting dumpsters in flames, blocking streets, and shouting vile slogans like “Abolish the police. Every cop dead is a victory for the resistance.” These weren’t peaceful demonstrators—they were agitators bent on chaos and intimidation.
At least thirty protesters were arrested, facing charges of trespassing, destruction of property, disorderly conduct, and conspiracy. The university condemned their actions, calling the occupation a “dangerous environment” and rightly denouncing the antisemitic rhetoric spewed by these extremists. Yet, the question remains: how did we reach a point where radical groups feel empowered to invade our academic institutions, threaten public safety, and spread hate without fear of immediate consequence?
These anarchists weren’t just protesting—they had specific demands. Their primary grievance? The University of Washington’s ties to Boeing. Boeing, a cornerstone of American innovation and defense, has long partnered with UW, pouring millions into education, research, and American jobs. But these protesters accused the university of complicity in “genocide,” absurdly alleging Boeing’s defense contracts with Israel somehow make the university guilty of war crimes. They even renamed the occupied building after a Palestinian killed in Gaza, cynically exploiting tragedy to score political points.
This event exemplifies the ideological rot infecting campuses nationwide, where leftist radicals feel entitled to dictate university policies, silence opposition, and disrupt daily life. We’ve seen this pattern repeatedly—left-wing activists invoking “justice” to justify violence, intimidation, and destruction. It’s not about free speech or legitimate dissent; it’s about imposing a radical agenda at any cost.
President Trump has consistently called out such campus extremism, pledging concrete action to restore law and order to America’s universities. The Trump administration has made clear it will protect free speech rights for all students, not just those parroting leftist talking points. Furthermore, President Trump’s America First agenda rejects the radical ideology that fuels antisemitism and demonization of our allies like Israel.
Let’s be clear: Boeing is an American success story. It employs thousands, drives technological innovation, and strengthens our national defense. The notion that supporting American manufacturing and defense industries somehow equates to complicity in genocide is beyond offensive—it’s outright propaganda. Boeing’s partnership with the University of Washington represents precisely the kind of collaboration that fuels American ingenuity and economic strength. Attacking this relationship isn’t activism; it’s sabotage against American interests.
And consider the reality these protesters want: a weakened America, defenseless allies, and campuses where radicals control the narrative. It’s a vision fundamentally at odds with our nation’s values. Americans believe in free markets, strong national defense, and respect for law and order. We reject a future dictated by masked rioters setting fires and chanting for the deaths of police officers.
Universities must take a firm stand against these extremists. Administrators nationwide should look to UW’s handling of this incident—swift arrests and unequivocal condemnation—and recognize it as the bare minimum required. Allowing radicals to hijack institutions of learning undermines education itself, replacing open debate with fear and intimidation.
President Trump understands this clearly. He’s vowed to hold universities accountable, pledging to revoke tax-exempt status from institutions that fail to protect free speech and confront antisemitism. It’s time we stand firmly behind this approach. We must defend American institutions from those who seek their destruction, preserve law and order, and ensure our campuses remain places of genuine learning—not radical indoctrination.
What happened at the University of Washington isn’t an isolated incident—it’s part of a broader struggle over America’s future. It’s time for patriots to speak clearly: we won’t tolerate mob rule, antisemitism, or attacks against American industry. We stand for freedom, security, and truth. That’s the America we must protect, now more than ever.
