One Cornell University protester decided to skip town rather than face the consequences of his actions, as President Trump’s immigration enforcement gears up against foreign agitators stirring up campus chaos.

As The New York Post reported, Momodou Taal, a 31-year-old doctoral student in Africana studies and a dual citizen of the UK and Gambia, fled the United States after his student visa was revoked.

A Delta plane makes its way from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving on Nov. 23, 2021, in Phoenix. Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport

He was ordered to report to immigration officials last month following his participation in disruptive anti-Israel demonstrations on Cornell’s campus. Instead of complying, he chose to leave the country, posting a melodramatic farewell on X, formerly known as Twitter.

“I have lost faith I could walk the streets without being abducted.”

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Rather than face arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Taal fled and later gloated about his escape, saying he left “free and with my head held high.”

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Taal’s visa was terminated for good reason: repeated violations of university rules and fomenting a hostile environment for Jewish students.

Despite being suspended last fall, he continued his coursework remotely and later tried to sue the Trump administration in a desperate attempt to cling to his visa status under the guise of “free speech.”

Of course, his legal challenge didn’t go far. A judge refused to block his potential detention, and once it became clear that immigration authorities weren’t bluffing, Taal packed his bags and vanished.

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His lawsuit was dropped the same day news broke of his exit, an outcome that speaks volumes.

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Taal’s sudden flight underscores President Trump’s renewed effort to hold foreign nationals accountable for inciting anti-Semitic hatred on U.S. campuses.

Trump isn’t mincing words when it comes to student protestors aligned with pro-Hamas rhetoric. He’s making it clear: if you’re in the country on a visa and choose to push radical agendas or disrupt campus life, you won’t be here long.

Taal isn’t the only one feeling the heat. Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student, was arrested in March and remains in a legal tug-of-war over his detention.

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President Trump has accused Khalil of having ties to Hamas, though the student denies it. Similarly, Badar Khan Suri, an Indian national studying at Georgetown, was detained over allegations of supporting the terror group.

His deportation is currently paused due to a federal judge’s ruling.

Another recent case involves Columbia student Yunseo Chung, whose green card was revoked. A judge has temporarily blocked her detention.

President Trump’s message is loud and clear: the United States is not a sanctuary for foreign radicals. If you’re here to study, study. But if you’re here to cause chaos, pack your bags.

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