Khymani James: Far-Left Anti-Zionist from Columbia University Sparks Controversy with Inflammatory Comments Compared to ‘White Supremacists’ and ‘Nazis’

The article focuses on Khymani James, a student from Columbia University who has been associated with far-left and anti-Israel protests at the institution. In a video that went viral online, James made inflammatory comments about Zionists, comparing them to “White supremacists” and “Nazis.” He also suggested murdering them but later apologized for his remarks in a statement released by X. However, he claimed that the context of those statements was taken out of context by far-right agitators who went through months of his social media feed to find such clips. James further argued that Zionists have an ideology similar to Nazis and should not exist as they actively harm vulnerable people, hindering societal progress. He also expressed frustration over the attention given to these comments instead of focusing on the movement for Palestinian liberation. In his statement, he admitted that some parts of what he said were wrong but maintained a commitment to ensuring everyone feels safe without qualification. The article highlights James’ role as one of the student faces of anti-Israel protests at Columbia and mentions previous media coverage featuring him in outlets such as CBS News and The New York Times.