Andrew Dudum had initially encouraged protesters on campus to continue their protests, stating that many companies are “eager to hire you” and included a link to apply at his company. The post sparked controversy online, with Hims & Hers’sDudum said on social media that the past several days had been “a disheartening reflection” on how divisive the current landscape is and clarified how he had not been condoning antisemitism or acts of violence occurring at the protests.
“Every student deserves to feel safe without fear of harm or being targeted for who they are,” Dudum wrote on X. “I am deeply saddened that my support for peaceful protest has been interpreted by some as encouraging violence, intimidation, or bigotry of any kind.” I, in no way condone nor support acts or threats of violence, antisemitism, or intimidation and there is absolutely no justification for violence on our campuses. Every student deserves to feel safe without fear of harm or being targeted for who they are. I am deeply saddened…is important in the United States. He added that there is more justice in the present times due to how students in the past “used their voices to force change.
This is crazy. If you reward protestors who violate the rules or worse, you will get more protests and more extreme rule violations. This will not end well for Rutgers.