Former President Barack Obama reportedly lobbied to prevent Harvard President Claudine Gay from being forced to resign following her early December testimony before Congress on campus antisemitism.
Obama lobbied on behalf of his alma mater’s president when her answers during testimony led to increased calls for her resignation, according to a new report.
According to Jewish Insider, a source familiar with the situation alleged the former president lobbied to keep Gay safe from removal.
“It sounded like people were being asked to close ranks to keep the broader administration stable — including its composition,” the source said.
A representative for Obama did not provide comment to the Washington Examiner.
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