President Joe Biden is scheduled to be in New York City on Friday, but there have been no internal discussions about him visiting Columbia University, according to White House and campaign officials.
Some demonstrators have accused the Biden administration of being complicit in the deaths of thousands of civilians in Gaza.
In recent weeks, groups of senior White House officials have been traveling to cities with large Muslim and Arab populations to meet with local community leaders and address their concerns. These gatherings have sometimes led to calls for boycotts.
White House spokesman Andrew Bates stated on Tuesday that the White House is closely monitoring the protests on college campuses. He emphasized that the administration takes seriously the conversations with community leaders during this current 'painful moment.'
