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Robert Kennedy Jr. Criticized for Remarks on Arab Scientific Contributions and Jewish Exodus
U.S. Secretary of Health Robert Kennedy Jr. sparked controversy with claims that Arabs lack scientific and literary achievements and that the disappearance of Jews from Arab countries constitutes "real genocide." He praised Israel's technological advancements and blamed the Muslim Brotherhood for hindering Arab progress.
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What happened
- 01Robert Kennedy Jr. claimed Arabs lack scientific and literary achievements and do not win major awards.
- 02Kennedy described the departure of Jews from Arab nations as the "real genocide in the Middle East."
- 03Fact-checkers cited Nobel laureates Naguib Mahfouz and Ahmed Zewail to refute Kennedy's claims.
- 04CAIR condemned Kennedy's statements as racist and bigoted, demanding his dismissal.
- 05The remarks were made during an election rally supporting Republican Mike Rogers.
- 06Kennedy also criticized the Muslim Brotherhood, accusing it of promoting hatred.
Fact-checkers and critics, including CAIR, refuted Kennedy's assertions, citing prominent Arab scientists and writers who have won international awards. The remarks come amid U.S. midterm election campaigning.
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