Jerry Seinfeld’s Duke University Commencement Speech Spurs Walkouts as Students Chant ‘Free Palestine’
variety.comEllise Shafer Jerry Seinfeld received an honorary degree at Duke University’s commencement on Sunday, but before he could begin his speech, the comedian was met with student walkouts.
According to the New York Times, dozens of students left the graduation ceremony and chanted “Free, free Palestine” in protest of Seinfeld, who has been vocal about his support of Israel.
Others in the crowd responded to the protesters with applause and cheers of approval for Seinfeld, who began his speech with, “Thank you.
Oh my God, what a beautiful day.” Though Seinfeld did not address the walkouts directly, he hinted at the culture of political correctness in his advice to the graduates. “I totally admire the ambitions of your generation to create a more just and inclusive society.
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