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RFK Jr Faces Backlash Over Controversial Claims Regarding Arab Scientific Contributions
US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr is facing widespread condemnation and calls for his dismissal after claiming that Arabs have not contributed to science, math, or literature. Critics have branded the remarks as blatant bigotry and factually inaccurate, pointing to the rich history of scientific and cultural advancements in the Arab world.
Referenced News Coverage (2 sources)
- US’s RFK Jr claims Arabs ‘don’t produce science’: Why he’s very, very wrong (Al Jazeera English)
- RFK Jr accused of ‘blatant bigotry’ after claiming Arabs ‘don’t produce science or literature’ (The Independent UK)