RFK Jr. rejects accusations of antisemitism at House hearing: ‘Unfair attacks, misinterpretation’
Democratic presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defends past comments, claims he is being smeared
Last week, Kennedy made controversial remarks about COVID-19, suggesting it was “ethnically targeted” and disproportionately affecting certain races. He specifically mentioned that Caucasians and Black people were being attacked, while Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people seemed to have more immunity. Kennedy acknowledged the existence of papers showing racial and ethnic differentials but did not confirm if the virus was deliberately targeted.
Defending his statements
During a hearing on censorship hosted by the House Select Committee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government, Kennedy defended his previous statements, despite video evidence proving otherwise. He vehemently denied ever uttering racist or antisemitic phrases and accused those criticizing him of attempting to censor him through smears, misinterpretations, and lies.
Republicans’ response
While some House Republicans leadership denounced Kennedy’s comments, they still allowed him to testify before the committee. Subcommittee chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) disagreed with Kennedy’s statements but emphasized his belief in free speech and opposition to censorship. House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) condemned Kennedy’s remarks but also defended his appearance before the committee, citing the importance of discussing the selective shutdown of opposing viewpoints by Democrats.
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