Obama in ‘Deeply Concerned’ About Trump Removing Terrorist Sympathizers from Universities [WATCH]

Former President Barack Obama took aim at the Trump administration’s recent actions during a speech at Hamilton College, expressing concern over federal pressure on universities, law firms, and global economic partners.

Without directly naming President Donald Trump, Obama made clear his disapproval of what he described as troubling federal behavior.

“I don’t think what we just witnessed in terms of economic policy and tariffs is going to be good for America, but that’s a specific policy,” Obama said during his remarks.

“I’m more deeply concerned with a federal government that threatens universities if they don’t give up students who are exercising their right to free speech.”

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Obama’s comments come days after the Trump administration enacted a series of new tariffs on imports from dozens of nations, citing U.S. trade deficits.

The administration also took aim at college campuses across the country where pro-Palestinian and anti-Israel demonstrations have escalated, including building takeovers and clashes involving masked protesters.

The federal government has publicly stated that its focus is not on targeting peaceful speech, but on enforcing immigration laws and ensuring campus safety.

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Officials have raised concerns about student visa holders involved in protests supporting groups like Hamas.

The administration has signaled that students from foreign countries who violate visa terms or are connected to anti-Israel demonstrations that include violence or threats will face removal from the country.

President Trump has previously defended the administration’s stance, saying U.S. campuses must not become “safe spaces for terror sympathizers.”

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has already initiated reviews of student visa holders allegedly involved in campus unrest.

“A visa is a privilege, not a right,” a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson stated last week.

Obama’s remarks also referenced recent federal actions involving law firms and media access.

He warned against what he sees as an erosion of civil liberties and questioned the direction the country is heading under Trump’s leadership.

“Imagine if I had done any of this,” Obama said, prompting comparisons to his own administration’s history.

Some critics have pointed out Obama’s own record during his presidency, including the Department of Justice’s surveillance of reporters.

In one instance, Obama’s DOJ named Fox News reporter James Rosen as a possible co-conspirator in a leak investigation.

The administration also secretly obtained phone records from Associated Press journalists and faced scrutiny over the IRS’s handling of conservative nonprofit applications.

The Trump administration has responded to Obama’s recent criticism by reaffirming its commitment to national security and rule of law.

Officials say efforts to crack down on pro-terror activism on campuses, enforce trade fairness, and strengthen immigration enforcement are key to restoring American strength at home and abroad.

While Obama has remained a popular figure within the Democratic Party, his appearance comes at a time when Democrats are regrouping after a difficult election cycle.

President Trump defeated the Democratic nominee in November, and polls indicate continued voter dissatisfaction with the party’s economic and immigration platforms.

President Trump and top administration officials are expected to deliver further comments this week on campus safety, immigration enforcement, and trade policy.

The administration has indicated it will continue pursuing strict measures to address both domestic and international challenges.

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