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RFK Jr accused of making anti-Arab remarks claiming Arabs do not produce science or literature

Updated 2026-10-29 · told from many outlets at once

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made anti-Arab statements during a campaign stop in Michigan, claiming 500 million Arabs do not produce science or literature and falsely asserting Arabs never won major awards in science or literature. The Council on American-Islamic Relations said his remarks erased Arab contributions to science and literature. Critics say his comments were offensive and sparked backlash.

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