Margo Natalie Crawford, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania and director of Penn’s Center for Africana Studies, has repeatedly used her platform to promote extremism, spread antisemitic rhetoric, and justify terrorism. A vocal advocate for radical movements, Crawford has openly defended Hamas, participated in pro-terror demonstrations, and demonized those who condemn violence. Her rhetoric and activism make her a dangerous influence in academia, where she has used her authority to fuel division and encourage hate.

Margo Natalie Crawford Defends Hamas and Justifies Terrorism

Crawford has openly aligned herself with supporters of Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist organization responsible for mass atrocities, including mass murder, kidnappings, and rape. Instead of condemning these heinous crimes, Crawford has actively worked to downplay and justify them.

• October 16, 2023 – Spoke at a rally that celebrated Hamas’s actions, where speakers chanted: “When people are occupied, resistance is justified!” This phrase is often used to legitimize violent acts of terrorism.
• October 18, 2023 – Participated in a “Vigil & Walkout for Gaza,” where protesters glorified so-called “martyrs” and called for violent uprisings.
• November 12, 2023 – Shared a tweet accusing those who condemned Hamas of being no different from Nazi sympathizers, equating the terrorist group’s mass slaughter to a “resistance” movement.

By lending her voice to pro-terror demonstrations and framing violence as an acceptable political tool, Crawford is not merely supporting Palestinian advocacy—she is actively defending one of the deadliest terror organizations in the world.

Spreading Antisemitism and Hate

Crawford’s rhetoric goes beyond political activism—she promotes outright antisemitism and attempts to delegitimize Jewish identity while demonizing Jewish people.

• November 1, 2023 – Posted a tweet comparing Israel to apartheid South Africa, a common antisemitic trope used to delegitimize Jewish self-determination.
• October 31, 2023 – Retweeted a post claiming that Israel was engaged in “extermination,” an inflammatory lie used to incite hatred and violence.
• October 19, 2023 – Retweeted a message calling for the fall of Zionism and stating, “May all colonizers fail.”
• October 12, 2023 – Promoted a conspiracy theory that the Jewish state was one of the main backers of South African apartheid, a fabricated claim designed to incite racial hatred.

These statements are not criticisms of policy; they are an attempt to portray Jews as global oppressors and erase their history. Crawford does not merely oppose Zionism—her words reflect a deep-seated hostility toward Jewish people.

Fomenting Campus Radicalization

Crawford’s involvement in campus activism is not about peaceful protest or academic discourse—it is about pushing extremist ideology and pressuring students into a movement that glorifies violence.

• Led efforts to pressure the University of Pennsylvania into legitimizing Hamas supporters by signing letters condemning the administration’s response to terrorism.
• Actively participated in radical campus groups that promote the destruction of an entire nation under the guise of “decolonization.”
• Used her leadership role to provide cover for student extremists who created an unsafe environment for Jewish students.

By positioning herself as a leader in these movements, Crawford is actively radicalizing students and turning campuses into breeding grounds for extremism. Her influence has helped normalize hate speech, harassment, and justification of terrorist violence.

A Professor Who Advocates for Hate

Margo Natalie Crawford is not an educator—she is an activist for extremism, a defender of terror, and a promoter of antisemitic conspiracy theories. Her record of supporting Hamas, justifying mass murder, and fostering radicalism on campus makes her a direct threat to the values of academic integrity and human rights.

Universities should be places for learning, not indoctrination. Crawford’s role in academia is a disgrace, and her continued presence in an educational institution sends a dangerous message: that defending terrorism and spreading antisemitic hate is acceptable. It is not.