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House Republican conference chairwoman Elise Stefanik and every New York GOP House lawmaker, in a letter exclusively obtained by The New York Post, demanded the immediate resignation of Columbia president Minouche Shafik. The call for resignation comes in light of the university's failure to address "a large unauthorized antisemitic riot" on campus.

Stefanik and the nine other Republican representatives from New York expressed their stance in the letter, stating, "It is time for Columbia University to turn the page on this shameful chapter. This can only be done through the restoration of order and your prompt resignation." They further emphasized the need for decisive action, urging Shafik to step down promptly to make way for a leader who can effectively handle the crisis at hand.

The lawmakers concluded by asserting, “We, the undersigned members, urge you to step down immediately so that someone who will take action against this mob can step up to meet the moment this crisis demands.”

The demand for Shafik's resignation underscores the escalating tensions at Columbia University and the growing calls for accountability in addressing the recent disturbances on campus.