Students Walk Out of Duke University Commencement During Jerry Seinfeld’s Speech as Protest Rages
Durham, North Carolina – Students at Duke University walked out of their commencement ceremony in protest as comedian Jerry Seinfeld was about to deliver his address. The students were seen waving Palestinian flags and chanting “free Palestine” as they left the event. Despite the disruptions, Seinfeld proceeded with his speech and received an honorary degree from the university. The protests at Duke University are part of a larger trend of demonstrations on college campuses across …