RFK Jr. Hearing on Censorship
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On Thursday, Republican leadership called a hearing for Robert F. Kennedy regarding his statements on COVID-19. Left-leaning articles highlight the criticism Democrats heaped on the GOP for elevating Kennedy, while right-leaning articles also highlight Democratic dissent towards Kennedy and the platform his statements were given.
USA Today published a centrist article reporting on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 's hearing for his remarks that COVID-19 was “ethnically targeted.” Kennedy was called to testify by Republicans for the statements he made about his conspiracy theory about COVID-19. The Republicans goal was to embarrass Kennedy, as Biden's main rival as presidential candidate in the upcoming election. Kennedy claimed he has never uttered any hate speech, with Democrats slamming him during the hearing, stating that Republicans have given Kennedy’s statements more of a platform in an attempt to embarrass him.
A left-leaning article by Politico highlighted the hearing on Kennedy Jr.’s statements and Democratic response. Republicans called Kennedy to testify on censorship, hoping to embarrass Biden by elevating an opponent. Democrats have taken the opportunity to rebut Kennedy’s statements and criticize Republicans for giving him a platform. Democrats have described the matter as a “troll job” with bigger issues in the country that should be tackled. Democrats have also stated that they are not worried about Kennedy as a threat to Biden’s nomination, and that minor candidates could possibly cannibalize Biden’s votes in favor of the Republican nominee.
A right-leaning article by Fox News highlighted Democratic reaction to RFK Jr. 's statements on COVID-19 and GOP leaders inviting him as a credible witness. Republicans invited Kennedy to testify on censorship, with House Democrats accusing Kennedy of antisemitism and criticizing the GOP for allowing him to spread more misinformation. Democrats such as Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., claimed that it was irresponsible to give Kennedy a platform, and that his statements are harmful for health care and have no business in the Capitol. Kennedy’s campaign also commented on the irony of House Democrats opposing him speaking at his hearing on censorship.
From the center
'Idiotic, bigoted messaging': Dems grill RFK Jr. during House hearing on censorship
USA Today
From the right
RFK Jr has ‘no business’ testifying in Congress on government censorship, Democrats say
Fox News