National News Patriots’ Robert Kraft halts support for alma mater, Columbia University, amid pro-Palestine protests "I am deeply saddened at the virulent hate that continues to grow on campus and throughout our country." Robert Kraft, owner of the New England Patriots and founder of the Foundation to Combat Antisemitism, announced he would be pulling support from Columbia University. Mel Musto New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced Monday that he is halting support of his alma mater, Columbia University. Kraft’s decision comes just five days after students at the New York City campus set up a pro-Palestine encampment, calling for...