Biden's message on Thursday morning was unambiguous: 'We've all seen images, and they put to the test two fundamental American principles... violent protest is not protected. Peaceful protest is.'
Destroying property is not peaceful protest. It's against the law. Vandalism, trespassing, breaking windows, shutting down campuses, forcing the cancellation of classes and graduations - none of this is a peaceful protest.
Biden's reticence was influenced by efforts to pressure Israeli leader Netanyahu and secure a ceasefire deal with Hamas. He expressed skepticism about young voters abandoning him.
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