Former President Trump calls out Biden for silence on 'RADICAL LEFT REVOLUTION' on campuses

Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump holds his hands up during a rally on May 1, 2024 at Avflight Saginaw in Freeland, Michigan. (Nic Antaya/Getty Images)

Former President Trump on Thursday called out President Biden and California Gov. Gavin Newsom for their silence as police confront anti-Israel protesters on UCLA's campus.

"THIS IS A RADICAL LEFT REVOLUTION TAKING PLACE IN OUR COUNTRY," Trump posted on his social media network, Truth Social. 

"WHERE IS CROOKED JOE BIDEN? WHERE IS GOVERNOR NEWSCUM? THE DANGER TO OUR COUNTRY IS FROM THE LEFT, NOT FROM THE RIGHT!!!" he said, referring to Biden and Newsom by his favorite nicknames for them.

Biden has not issued a direct statement on the protests, but the White House on Tuesday released a statement from assistant press secretary Andrew Bates that condemned the occupation of Hamilton Hall by protesters at Columbia University.

"President Biden has stood against repugnant, antisemitic smears and violent rhetoric his entire life," Bates said. "He condemns the use of the term 'intifada,' as he has the other tragic and dangerous hate speech displayed in recent days."

Newsom issued a statement on the violence seen at UCLA's campus on Wednesday, after about 100 counter-protesters brawled with those gathered at the anti-Israel encampment for hours. 

"I condemn the violence at UCLA last night," Newsom said. "The law is clear: The right to free speech does not extend to inciting violence, vandalism, or lawlessness on campus. Those who engage in illegal behavior must be held accountable for their actions — including through criminal prosecution, suspension, or expulsion."