Jerry Seinfeld received honorary degree from Duke University, delivered commencement speech.Duke University students walk out on Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech, chant ‘free Palestine’ the latest in a wave of anti-war protests that took place at college graduations across the country this weekend.
Jerry Seinfeld Duke Speech Video
You can see in viral video dozens of students at Duke University walked out on legendary comedian Jerry Seinfeld’s commencement speech on Sunday, this video ganning million of views with some chanting “free Palestine,” according to videos of the ceremony posted on social media Twitter X.
student walkout at Duke university commencement as Jerry Seinfeld’s speech is announced. his introduction by university president is being drowned out by “free free Palestine” chants ❤️🔥🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/oNLesaput3
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Several Duke University students walked out of the commencement ceremony as soon as actor-comedian Jerry Seinfeld was called to the stage. The students chanted ‘Free Palestine’ and walked out over his support to Israel during the Gaza war.
Some students carried Palestinian flags as they left the stadium. Other graduates and guests chanted “Jerry! Jerry!” as the comedian took the stage to receive an honorary degree.
Seinfeld delivered his speech without major interruptions, USA Today reported.
This weekend’s commencement events remained largely peaceful.
Jerry Seinfeld says he couldn’t understand why the Harvard grads on his staff were so embarrassed about it:
“I’m not talking about Harvard now. I’m talking about the way it used to be. You’re never going to believe this, but Harvard used to be a great place to go to school.” pic.twitter.com/GL4ku3zUKA
— Steve McGuire (@sfmcguire79) May 12, 2024