University of Southern California (USC) Professor John Strauss has ignited controversy by expressing disturbing sentiments towards Palestinians during protests on campus. Caught on camera, Strauss was heard saying, “Everyone of them should be killed, and I hope they all are,” as he passed by students who were advocating for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza.
The USC campus recently witnessed protests where students gathered to call for a ceasefire in the conflict. The students had organized a memorial for the thousands of Palestinians killed in the ongoing conflict, which was triggered by a Hamas attack on Israel. Eyewitnesses reported that the professor’s shocking comments came in response to the student-organized memorial.
While USC issued a statement addressing a social media post about the removal of posters from a campus building, it has not yet reacted to Professor John Strauss’s remarks. The incident has sparked outrage and calls for accountability, with students and concerned individuals urging the university to address the professor’s inflammatory comments.
Who is John Strauss?
John Strauss is an economics professor at USC. He has had a significant presence at USC. He held several administrative appointments, including Director of Graduate Studies for the Department of Economics from 2011 to 2014. Additionally, Strauss served as the Director of the Institute of Economic Policy Research from August 2006 to August 2008.
In the aftermath of Professor John Strauss’s controversial remarks, there are growing calls for action. Concerned individuals are encouraged to file complaints with USC by calling (213) 740-6715.
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Questions regarding whether Strauss’s views align with the university’s stance and whether he has faced any reprimands remain unanswered, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in addressing such incidents within academic institutions.
