A recent Harvard graduate suing the school for enabling antisemitism received thunderous applause at the Republican National Convention Wednesday evening as he condemned the radicalism that has swept the Ivy League university and campuses across the country. Shabbos Kestenbaum, who graduated from Harvard Divinity School this spring, recounted his unexpected journey to the frontlines of the fight against antisemitism after Hamas massacred more than 1,000 Israelis on October 7. JUST NOW: @ShabbosK received a huge applause at the RNC when he announced that he is the “proud plaintiff suing Harvard University for its failure to combat antisemitism.” pic.twitter.com/5NudRDqQRP — Kassy Akiva (@KassyDillon) July 18, 2024 “When I planted 1,200 Israeli and American flags on campus, they were all vandalized within 24 hours,” Kestenbaum said. “I was harassed by my peers merely for being a Jew, and have received death threats online.” Kestenbaum recalled how Harvard “students and professors have openly called for Hamas-style attacks against the United States.” Eventually, he said he realized that he was immersed in a culture “that is anti-Western, anti-American, and anti-Semitic.”  Although he registered as a Democrat when he turned 18 and once voted for Bernie Sanders, Kestenbaum said the Democratic Party has become “ideologically poisoned.”  “I now recognize that the far left has abandoned not only the Jewish people, but the American people,” Kestenbaum said. “This corruption…is infecting too many young American students.” Kestenbaum encouraged the crowd to vote for a president who will “instill patriotism in our schools,” “confront terrorism and its supporters,” and one who understands that “Jewish values are American values, and American values are Jewish values.” Kestenbaum told The Daily Wire shortly before his speech that he was nervous but excited to address “tens of thousands of patriots, including the former President of the United States,” Donald Trump. Shabbos Kestenbaum entering MIT’s anti-Israel encampment on May 3, 2024. (Photo: Kassy Akiva/The Daily Wire) His peers were less than enthusiastic when his speech was announced, but Kestenbaum said they helped make it happen. “Given that 97 percent of Harvard faculty identify as liberal, it is no surprise that my classmates are condemning my participation at the Republican convention,” he said. “I’d like to remind them that had they not insisted on supporting terrorism, vandalizing American flags, and harassing Jewish students, I wouldn’t have to be here.” Kestenbaum is one of several student plaintiffs who sued Harvard in January for enabling antisemitism and selectively enforcing its policies to avoid protecting Jewish students from harassment. The lawsuit describes the on-campus response to Hamas’s Oct. 7 attack: mobs occupying buildings, promoting violence, and assaulting Jews. It also accuses the administration and professors of promulgating antisemitism and dismissing concerns from Jewish students. “Harvard, America’s leading university, has become a bastion of rampant anti-Jewish hatred and harassment,” the lawsuit states. “Mobs of pro-Hamas students and faculty have marched by the hundreds through Harvard’s campus, shouting vile antisemitic slogans and calling for death to Jews and Israel.” A Harvard employee harassed Kestenbaum in January, challenging him to debate antisemitic conspiracy theories about 9/11 and posting a video of himself talking about Kestenbaum while waving a toy machete. Harvard took more than three months to terminate the employee, a financial and systems coordinator for the Department of East Asian Languages and Civilizations. Anti-Israel protester at MIT: “Respectfully, we do not trust your intentions.” Jewish student: “Respectfully, f*** off!” Watch a Jewish student fight to enter MIT’s anti-Israel encampment. Police eventually agree to give him an escort. pic.twitter.com/lKeXr829TW — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) May 3, 2024 In May, Kestenbaum visited Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s anti-Israel encampment, where he was initially denied entry until he was provided a police escort. In a Daily Wire video, Kestenbaum is seen entering the video with police and standing up to the protesters.  “I want to let all of you know that you’re not going to intimidate Jewish people,” he told the campers. “You can hide behind your masks as long as you want, we will not be scared.” “All of you should be ashamed of yourselves,” he added. “This is the state of being Jewish in America, I need police to exercise my First Amendment right.”

Rep. Mike Waltz (R-FL) appeared to tear up on Wednesday when he revealed what he saw when former President Donald Trump visited with the families of the American service members killed during President Joe Biden’s disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Waltz, speaking as part of the third night of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, said that while President Joe Biden barely mentioned the names of the fallen, Trump had made a real effort to comfort the families. WATCH: .@michaelgwaltz shares a powerful and heartwarming story about bringing Gold Star families to visit President Trump. pic.twitter.com/dBAOMK2ZTi — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) July 18, 2024 “We all remember Biden’s disgraceful withdrawal from Afghanistan,” he began. “The debacle and the stain on our national conscience that was. The 13 Gold Star families have to relive it every day, the ones that lost their sons and daughters that disgraceful day.” “Biden won’t even take their calls,” he continued. “He calls it an outstanding success. He won’t even take a meeting with them.” But then Waltz said that he called Trump, who responded, “Michael, I would love to meet them.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP The Florida Congressman went on to explain that Trump had not just met the families, but after being scheduled to spend an hour with them, he had instead spent six hours with them. He talked to them about their loss and about their sons and daughters. “One of the moms leaned over to me and she said, ‘Do you think he’ll sign a picture of my son?’ I said, ‘Oh, hell yeah, he will. Please ask, he will be happy to,'” Waltz added with a smile. The day continued with dinner, and Waltz explained that as the dinner was just beginning, Trump made them a promise: “When he gets back in the White House, he will release all the tapes, all the videos, all the records, all the emails, and give these families the accountability and the transparency that they deserve and that they will never get from Joe Biden.” Waltz concluded by turning to Trump, who was smiling from the VIP section, and appeared to choke up as he said, “Mr. President, Mr. President, you helped them heal. And I will forever, and they will forever, and America will forever be grateful to you for that.”

Former President Donald Trump’s eldest grandchild took the stage at the Republican National Convention (RNC) on Wednesday, and quickly stole the show as she shared a more personal side of her grandfather with the American people. Kai Madison Trump stepped up to the microphone after a brief introduction from her father, Donald Trump Jr. — who joked that it might be the first and last time that anyone witnesses a Trump giving a microphone to someone else — regaled the crowd with anecdotes about golfing with her grandfather. WATCH: Former President Trump’s granddaughter, Kai Trump, speaks at the RNC “to share the side of [her] grandpa that people don’t often see.” pic.twitter.com/bjLUbWE05z — Daily Wire (@realDailyWire) July 18, 2024 She introduced herself by saying that her goal was to “share the side of my grandpa that people don’t often see” – and immediately segued into stories about how proud he had been when she made the high honor roll and how much fun they had golfing together. “He’s just a normal grandpa,” she said. “He gives us candy and soda when our parents aren’t looking.” “When we play golf together, if I’m not on his team, he’ll try to get inside of my head,” she added. “And he’s always surprised that I don’t let him get to me. But I have to remind him, I’m a Trump, too.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP She took a more serious tone then, saying, “Even when he’s going through all of these court cases, he always asks me how I’m doing. … On Saturday, I was shocked when I heard he had been shot. And I just wanted to know if he was okay. It was heartbreaking to know that someone would do that to another person.” “A lot of people have put my grandpa through hell. And he’s still standing,” she said, prompting a standing ovation. “Grandpa, you are such an inspiration and I love you. … He truly wants the best for this country, and he will fight every single day to Make America Great Again.”

Prince William and Prince George have a lot in common! While Princess Kate and Princess Charlotte made waves at Wimbledon on Sunday, the Prince of Wales and his oldest son were cheering for England’s team at the UEFA Euros 2024 soccer tournament final. The father-son duo are avid soccer fans and have been photographed at dozens of matches over the years. This game brought in some precious images of William and George bonding—and having identical reactions to the edge-of-their-seat moments. One video of the two has gone viral. In it, Prince William and Prince George sit in the stands of Berlin’s Olympiastadion. England goes for a goal, and the royals stand for a better view. When the player misses, they both put their hands to their faces in horror. Prince William and Prince George © royaltywithclaire pic.twitter.com/MzQezcFkXa— anna (@tokkianami) July 14, 2024 “I LOVE how he emulates his Daddy, who is his hero,” a commenter wrote. “I loved watching my sons when they did this with their Dad, I think it is beautiful.” “There’s a little boy who adores his father, their closeness is so special and sweet,” someone gushed. “I love this for so many reasons,” shared another fan, “but mainly because it’s wonderful to have a father who you can emulate and look up to. It’s a beautiful thing. Prince William “Proud” Of England’s Men’s National Team Prince George is so in sync with dad Prince William at Euro 2024 final https://t.co/7Y71RdX6O9— HELLO! (@hellomag) July 16, 2024 Sadly, Prince William and Prince George left the game mourning a 2-1 loss to Spain. William, however, was “proud” of the players’ efforts. “This time it just wasn’t meant to be,” he wrote on his social media channels following the game. “We’re all still so proud of you. Onwards @England.” This story’s featured image is by Chris Jackson/Getty Images. The post Like Father, Like Son! Prince William And Prince George Have Identical Reactions At The UEFA Euros appeared first on InspireMore.