Kennedy’s Remarks About Arabs Draw Criticism at Michigan Campaign Event
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a statement at a Republican campaign event in Grand Rapids, Michigan, asserting that Arabs "don't produce science." The claim subsequently drew criticism.
Shreveport Texarkana, LA, October 27, 2026 —
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. drew criticism after asserting at a Republican campaign event in Grand Rapids, Michigan, that Arabs “don’t produce science.”
The available information does not identify when the event took place, who organized it, or the audience Kennedy addressed. It also does not specify who criticized the statement, what their objections were, or whether Kennedy or the Department of Health and Human Services responded afterward.
The remark makes a broad claim about Arabs and scientific contributions. The information provided does not include evidence Kennedy offered to support it or additional context surrounding the comment. No details were provided about whether the statement appeared in a speech, a response to a question, or another part of the event.
Kennedy’s position as secretary of Health and Human Services is included in the account of the incident, but no information was provided about any connection between the remarks and the department’s work or policies. The summary also does not describe any official action, investigation, or other development following the criticism.
As a result, the known account is limited to the location and type of event, Kennedy’s role, the reported assertion, and the fact that it drew criticism. Further details about the criticism and any response were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by FATIMA HUSSEIN, Associated Press on www.ktalnews.com, see more information here.
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