Backlash Erupts Over Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Remarks on Arabs in Michigan
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s claims regarding Arabs during a Michigan rally triggered widespread backlash, while fact-checking organizations reported that his assertions did not reflect the truth.
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became the target of sharp criticism after claiming at a campaign event in Michigan that Arabs had not won major awards in science or literature.
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a speech in support of Republican US Senate candidate Mike Rogers at an event held in Grand Rapids on Monday evening. During his speech, Kennedy claimed that Arabs had not won science, Nobel prizes, Fields medals, or Wolf prizes, nor had they produced literature.
A fact-checking report published by the Associated Press revealed that Arabs have won or been nominated for many of these awards in recent years. Various organizations and politicians, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), Protect Our Care, and Representative Hillary Scholten, condemned the remarks.
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- theguardian.com · Link