Sumaita Mulk, a Columbia Law School student and former spokesperson for Columbia University Apartheid Divest (CUAD), has cemented her role as a vocal proponent of radical activism. Through her leadership and public statements, Mulk has glorified violence, amplified antisemitic narratives, and aligned herself with extremist ideologies that undermine campus unity under the guise of liberation.
How Sumaita Mulk Fuels Division and Radicalism
1. Glorifying Terrorism Under the Banner of ‘Resistance’
Mulk openly justified Hamas’s atrocities during the October 7, 2023, massacre, framing war crimes like mass murder, rape, and torture as “legitimate resistance” against oppression. Her rhetoric has emboldened extremist narratives that promote violence as a means to achieve political goals.
2. Driving Campus Movements Toward Extremism
As CUAD’s spokesperson, Mulk coordinated efforts to reinstate Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and Jewish Voice for Peace (JVP), groups suspended for openly supporting terrorism. Under her leadership, CUAD staged illegal encampments, fostering an atmosphere of hostility and chanting slogans like “From the River to the Sea,” a known call for Israel’s destruction.
3. Pushing Antisemitic Agendas Under the Pretense of Advocacy
Mulk has repeatedly leveraged her platform to perpetuate harmful stereotypes and dehumanize Jewish communities. CUAD’s public posts during her tenure equated Hamas’s acts of terror with bravery, fueling narratives that trivialize the suffering of civilians and promote antisemitism.
4. Using Academic Platforms as Vehicles for Bias
Mulk’s roles with Columbia’s Human Rights Law Review and Jailhouse Lawyer’s Manual have provided her with institutional credibility to push her radical ideology. By embedding bias into these platforms, she continues to blur the line between advocacy and propaganda.
5. Embracing Extremist Allies
In August 2024, Mulk shared a stage with figures like Susan Abulhawa and Medea Benjamin, known for their inflammatory rhetoric and ties to pro-terror organizations. These associations further expose Mulk’s alignment with individuals who glorify violence and vilify democratic values.
Sumaita Mulk: A Voice of Hate on Campus
Sumaita Mulk is not merely an activist; she is a figurehead for radicalism that undermines education and inclusivity. Her actions and rhetoric perpetuate division and hostility, turning institutions of higher learning into breeding grounds for extremism. Far from fostering critical thinking, Mulk’s influence poisons campus dialogue and endangers the principles of coexistence.
