Biden said protesters on college campuses should be free to express their views, but should not devolve into trespassing or violence.


Attempting to draw a line between peaceful protests and violent demonstrations, Biden acknowledged that protesters had a right to have their voices heard, but criticized instances of trespassing and vandalism that have taken place.

 "Violent protest is not protected," Biden said. "Peaceful protest is. It's against the law when violence occurs. Destroying property is not a peaceful protest. It's against the law."


 "Vandalism, trespassing, breaking windows, shutting down campuses, forcing the cancelation of classes and graduation -- none of this is a peaceful protest."