Robert Kennedy’s claim that Arabs do not produce science or literature draws condemnation

Remarks at a rally

Robert F Kennedy Jr., the US Secretary of Health, made the remarks during a Republican rally. He said Arabs do not produce science or literature, or win Nobel prizes.

The comments were presented as claims about Arabs and their contributions across several fields. The account gives no further detail about the rally or the context of his remarks.

Condemnation of the claims

Kennedy’s remarks were widely condemned. Critics described them as factually incorrect and racially biased. The condemnation focused on both the accuracy of the claims and their racial framing. No individual critics or specific responses are identified.

Claims about achievement

The remarks linked Arabs with science, literature and Nobel prizes. They denied Arab contributions in all three areas. The account does not provide examples or additional evidence about those fields. It reports the claims and the criticism they prompted.