It’s not surprising that Kennedy expressed an anti-Jewish conspiracy, but it’s astonishing how long it took.
During a recent dinner event in Manhattan, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic primary candidate, candidly shared his views on the coronavirus. He stated, “There’s an argument that it is ethnically targeted,” suggesting that COVID-19 specifically attacks Caucasians and Black people while sparing Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese individuals. Notably, Kennedy acknowledged that it is unclear whether this targeting is intentional or not. Unfortunately, Kennedy’s remarks perpetuate conspiracy theories surrounding the virus and take center stage due to his long-standing history as a conspiracy theorist.
Kennedy’s beliefs stretch beyond the coronavirus. He is a proponent of various conspiracies, including the notion that wireless internet radiation causes cancer and that chemicals in the water supply lead to gender dysphoria. He even claims that the CIA was involved in the assassinations of his father and uncle, President John F. Kennedy. Furthermore, Kennedy asserts that antidepressants contribute to mass shootings, accuses George W. Bush of stealing the 2004 presidential election, and perpetuates the idea that 5G technology is used to manipulate behavior and collect data.
It is not surprising that Kennedy has ventured into the realm of anti-Semitism, given the trajectory of many conspiracy theorists. Anti-Semitism is long-standing and serves as one of the world’s oldest and most enduring conspiracy theories. Blaming Jews for global problems has been a convenient explanation for those seeking a scapegoat. With his conspiratorial inclinations, it was only a matter of time before Kennedy would align himself with anti-Jewish ideas.
Kennedy’s associations with individuals who espouse anti-Semitic views further reinforce his descent into anti-Semitism. On social media, he enthusiastically celebrated his meeting with rapper Ice Cube, who has a history of sharing anti-Semitic content. Additionally, Kennedy has aligned himself with notorious hate preacher Louis Farrakhan, who frequently promotes the idea of Jewish control over media and government.
It has become a pattern for individuals like Kennedy to transition from conspiracy theories to anti-Semitic rhetoric. Recent examples include Marjorie Taylor Greene, Kyrie Irving, and Elon Musk, who have all veered into anti-Jewish arguments. Kennedy’s COVID-19 assertions are not original in this context, as blaming Jews for spreading plagues has occurred throughout history, notably during Europe’s Black Death.
In response to the backlash, Kennedy took to Twitter to clarify his statements. However, his explanations did not dispel the fact that he had originally raised the possibility that the pandemic was engineered by an unknown group to benefit Chinese and Jewish people. While Kennedy himself may not harbor personal prejudice towards Jews, his inclination towards conspiracy theories ultimately led him down the path of anti-Semitism.
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