The University of Southern California has canceled its Class of 2024 valedictorian's speech due to safety issues after pro-Israel groups accused her of being antisemitic.

Asna Tabassum was scheduled to speak at the commencement but has since been told that USC will not allow her to do so due to safety concerns. Provost Andrew Guzman released a statement revoking Tabassum’s ability to speak as valedictorian at her graduation ceremony.

“The intensity of feelings, fueled by both social media and the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has grown to include many voices outside of USC and has escalated to the point of creating substantial risks relating to security and disruption at commencement. We cannot ignore the fact that similar risks have led to harassment and even violence at other campuses,” Guzman said.

KTLA's Mary Beth McDade reports on April 16, 2024.

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