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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. condemned over false COVID-19 claims

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Published 17 Jul 2023

Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeated a conspiracy theory last week that COVID-19 was "ethnically targeted" against certain groups while sparing Jewish and Chinese people. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee called the remarks anti-Asian and antisemitic, and the Anti-Defamation League also denounced the comments. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more. #news #covid #robertfkennedyjr CBS News Streaming Network is the premier 24/7 anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to everyone with access to the Internet. The CBS News Streaming Network is your destination for breaking news, live events and original reporting locally, nationally and around the globe. Launched in November 2014 as CBSN, the CBS News Streaming Network is available live in 91 countries and on 30 digital platforms and apps, as well as on CBSNews.com and Paramount+. Subscribe to the CBS News YouTube channel: /cbsnews Watch CBS News: https://cbsn.ws/1PlLpZ7c Download the CBS News app: https://cbsn.ws/1Xb1WC8 Follow CBS News on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cbsnews/ Like CBS News on Facebook: https://facebook.com/cbsnews Follow CBS News on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cbsnews Subscribe to our newsletters: https://cbsn.ws/1RqHw7T Try Paramount+ free: https://bit.ly/2OiW1kZ For video licensing inquiries, contact: licensing@veritone.com

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@jonkline70910 months ago You know hes doing well when they start criticizing him. 103
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@johnwood46210 months ago Oh my. They are desperate to smear this man as much as they possibly can. They only do this when theyre frightened. 189
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@RayRockman110 months ago Im jewish and my family has worked with rfk jr. Hes a good guy, not anti-semitic. 49
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@troynewell780010 months ago Somebody is telling all their news outlets to really put a hit on this guy. 87
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@edgehabitat10 months ago The more this crap is broadcast, the more those who love him, love him. Thanks! 161
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@kadenmarshall712210 months ago The democrat partys news channels have been patiently waiting for the right moment to start against rfk jr. Today is that day. 44
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@bamspay10 months ago It' s amazing how rfj jr. Said something that is deemed as anti-semitic but every msm video i have watched so far does not show what specifically rfk . ...Expand 64
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@Sir_Loin_10 months ago Lol here we go with the idiotic msm thinking we dont know. 47
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@irona705410 months ago He was talking about a peer reviewed paper over dinner. This is ridiculous. Good to see people talking about him though! Shows they are worried he will win. 15
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@tanbananna10 months ago Glad to see everyone in the comments seeing through the bs. We cant let these companies run a narrative anymore! Im loving rfk jr. Hes poised, educa id="hidden3"ted and experienced and a man of the peace. Fitting for a presidential position. ...Expand 136
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@sinan32510 months ago Before you start calling him a conspiracy theorist, this is the study rfk jr is talking about " new insights into genetic susceptibility of covid-19: . ...Expand 82
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@rediscovermarriage10 months ago The more you try to smear rfk the more support and popularity he' ll gain! 10
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@MD-oy4gv10 months ago State media only covers him when they can come up with something negative? Whyd the dnc cancel primary debates? 60
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@OurNewestMember10 months ago How much money do you make by filming twoanchors reading a script which doesn' t include the original subject' s statement nor does it include the scientific paper in question, editing it down to 5 minutes, and then posting to social media? Is this effort worth like $10k or $800k? Asking for a friend.
also the answer to this will determine how impressed i am with your work on this, cbs. ...Expand 33
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@trothron10 months ago If you investigate everything rfj jr. Says, its all backed up with studies and facts. Finally, a politician with morals and ethics. 35
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@MrJturner7410 months ago So i am guessing they don' t have any audio or video to back these claims. 7
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@jsnip672010 months ago He was completely taken out of context while discussing a study. He never said covid-19 was engineered to attack anyone, but the media are using this as . ...Expand 79
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@MD-oy4gv10 months ago Hes litigated against big pharma for 30 years, might know a bit about something? How much advertising revenue does msm earn from big pharma, theres your answer? 16
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@bloodink917710 months ago The study he cited:
" new insights into genetic susceptibility of covid-19: an ace2 and tmprss2 polymorphism analysis"
-bmc medicine. 21
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@Peteyfreee10 months ago This man is an absolute gangster. I hope he wins and topples over all these phonies trying to silence him. 9
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@user-qw3vl6mp1q10 months ago It' s crazy how they think anyone believes what they say. 30
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@SaraSara-ti6ex10 months ago I would vote for rfk jr. Dreadful main stream media as usual. 10
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@beverlyciciliano545510 months ago Am disappointed in cbs. Please have him on and clarify this. Kennedy 24. 18
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@richardleirer10 months ago Go rfk jr. We stand by you and the truth you speak. The bs from the mms is unbelievable. No one believes them anymore. 52
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@budgetingstrategies624010 months ago The man in dc to the right has to only show one perspective, his job is to misinform you. It' s not coming from his heart, but a stated goal to dismantle rfk jr' s campaign. 14
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@calebcrouch613310 months ago I changed my party from independent to democrat to vote for him in the primary. 40
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@JoeSmith-lo2ct10 months ago It' s astounding how some of these journalists seem unable to unearth studies that a quick two-minute google search can easily reveal. 37
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@Tyler-zf3hs10 months ago Reading comments restores some of my faith in humaity. 27
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@Southland88810 months ago Funny no one has been held accountable for it isnt iti think hes spot on. 30
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@JayBourgana10 months ago Why don' t you call the guy and ask him to clarify his opinion?
he seems to be open to talk to anyone anywhere. 3
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@martieholmes242410 months ago We need a candidate of this caliber to restore respect and unity. 44
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@warrior6527510 months ago How is it false, please explain how this is false? The answer is you can' t. 14
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@einsteinalb7510 months ago I like how you subtly told everyone what to think by inserting the wordin the headline. You guys are good. 81
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@JustMe-ec2ph10 months ago False claims about a actual peer-reviews study? I don' t think so! He said there is an argument about that review and there is.
this is a peer-reviewed . ...Expand 41
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@benlagging226510 months ago For anyone wondering if the study he references is real. It is called " new insights into genetic susceptibility of covid-19: an ace2 and tmprss2 polymorphism. 2
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@jonahkluger61368 months ago Can someone post a link to the full clip please.
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@579702910 months ago Until cbs can back up their claim of a false statement, untruth or conspiracy theory, i will support rfk jr.
i won' t be holding my breath for cbs to respond. 35
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@hollyobrien281610 months ago This hearing was prooving in real time the very subject of sensoring! Btw the polls are way off, everyone i talk to says they are leaning more and more . ...Expand 5
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@cyberotter0610 months ago Where is the audio or video of the statement? 23
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@Yogurt_Fingers10 months ago Well considering literally everytheory" concerning the coof has turned out to be 100% true you should just call us prophets at this point. 3
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@Manuel-js7ex7 months ago Did i miss the clip of his comments? What was his response to this proposed news segement. When they reached out for clarification?
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@mikeansley530610 months ago I love rfk jr! Bring back the kennedys' democrats! 25
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@OurNewestMember10 months ago The nice thing about cbs is that they already figured out the answer for you, so there' s no need to see the original clip or read the peer-reviewed article. 15
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@michaelknight289710 months ago This is more about not using the identities correctly according to progressive dogma vs what he actually said. Had he used the identities properly according their assigned good/evil he would not be facing criticism.
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@SharonPoet7 months ago What ever happened to professional, objective news during elections? I miss the type of news that has the integrity to be objective with presidential candidates, . ...Expand
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@andrewmckay510310 months ago Scarring the establishment, shows he' s a healthy choice for america. Let' s hope they elect him, and start to heal the corporate sickness that overrunning . ...Expand
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@Thekarlskorner10 months ago The good thing is the youtube video are giving him time and that translates into exposure, especially when the rank and file dnc toadies ganged up on him . ...Expand
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@Iamdoingagoodjob10 months ago He makes a lot of good points. The white house secretary said his comments were vile? Why did they turn off the comment section for these shorts. Isnt that stopping free speech?
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@AECommonThread213710 months ago I support rfk, and if he were to act malicious or antisemetic, i would call him out. America' s rabbi shmuly has backed rfk. All of my fellow jewish i dont need praise or puff-pieces, but i dont take a liking to false descriptions, and defamation to censor someone in america. ...Expand 1
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@TheSundanceKidWatson10 months ago Anyone have a link to what rfk jr actually said in full context? Thanks.
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@dominicanvic910 months ago How is this study false or a conspiracy theory? New insights into genetic susceptibility of covid-19: an ace2 and tmprss2 polymorphism analysis.
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@RetiredSheriNakai10 months ago Why does your CC say your talking about a suspect in a homicide and arson cases- - while you show RFK & you're talkingcabout RFK?
I've never seen CC do that. .. ...Expand 1
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@cedric712210 months ago Regardless of ethics groups, what if he is correct about covid. 4
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@meko26410 months ago - "I guess it was only a matter of time before he got to the [blues]." He laid it on pretty thick here. I just can't trust a news source that shows an extreme bias like this. .. ...Expand 31
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@earthspirit5169 months ago The more criticism he gets. The more his popularity grows. 1
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@bobolay557610 months ago I wonder how many dislikes this video would have i' m guessing alot. 4
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@erikdavey405610 months ago I love everyone coming to his defense. Go rfk jr! 16
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@robertdavis183610 months ago Who says his claims are false? Cbs? Lol. 14
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@EricGreniervideo10 months ago Funny how y' all have never condemned anthony fraudchi about all the lies and false information.
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@brandongribble10 months ago Smear job alert.
not what he said. He cited a scientific showing how covidaffected certain races, said we should be aware of biochemical weapons targeting specific groups of people because the us and china are spending money on such research for weapons.
watch the actual clip if you' re reading this. ...Expand 42
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@StalinTheMan0fSteel10 months ago Rfk jr. Is one of the very few democrats i respect! I commend his courage to speak the truth! 27
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@wvjaybird510 months ago You are completely taking him out of context when he was referring to a study done by the cleveland clinic! Shame on you for this dishonest reporting. Gosh, at one point i really respected cbs news. What happened to you?
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@tabbisims6 months ago Im on the hunt to find the video of him making these alleged comments and cannot find it, its just people talking about it someone tell me where i can find it, the full video.
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@JustJoe82710 months ago Seems to me like this good and very knowledgeable man with his nonstop truths is putting himself in peril. God bless and protect him. 2
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@donomalley821010 months ago Why is the title of this video " false covid-19 claims" according to whom? 1
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@spencer717610 months ago The more they slander him the prouder i am to vote for him. Jokes up msm! 7
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@AleandFire10 months ago The news station claiming false claims made by rfk when your own station repeatedly makes false claims. Its the twilight zone. 26
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@appropriate-channelname304910 months ago If you see this comment and belive this report please just actually watch him and see what he has actually said. He is in no way a crazy person or a person who has hate for anyone. 8
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@derekpigozzo90225 months ago Rfk jr 2024! A vote for him is a vote for a better world! For all of us!
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@ryanleemartin775810 months ago Jesus christ, the way you people frame things is so dishonest. No reference to what he was actually discussing, just an assertion of " yet again talking . ...Expand 3
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@commiezombie247710 months ago None of what he said was false. Literally all true. Stop the cap.
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@mikyy1910 months ago Rfk jr, a known crazy person, said something crazy!
yikes that sounds bad. Can you play me the clip that he said, so i can hear it mysel id="hidden29"f?
we could do that. But instead, heres a reporter just talking for 6 minutes straight about how crazy this all is. ...Expand 22
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@robertjones44710 months ago Shame on you! Defamation via lies and smearing! 11
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@KingTemplarDragon10 months ago Literally saying prejudice comments against a race, is a amazing way to get that race on your side.
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@ryanbrayton844110 months ago Play the video and take your opinions out of the media. 1
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@Rickets191110 months ago I always thought that the kennedy nut bar was a treat of some kind.
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@marciayoung109410 months ago If i decide to vote i' ll be voting for him. 36
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@bradleyriles388910 months ago " false claims" why? Because we said so. Didn' t you watch the selectively edited clips? 1
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@chaicrimes10 months ago Rfk has my vote, i don' t have to agree with him on every point. He' s better than biden. 44
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@johnla796810 months ago This man is an american hero. Got my vote. 56
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@masterofmashup173710 months ago I take offense as a progressive by being called " left wingorbut mainstream media will never call this out because narrative. And towards this topic, kennedy is an embarrassment to any party. ...Expand 14
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@tymcveigh80179 months ago Notice they dont show a single clip of rfk jr. Saying any of these things they say that he said.
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@RebeccaSawyerspoon7 months ago You should not make accusations without including evidence to back them up.
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@bennett991110 months ago It is a clear quote and what is it that you people don' tis anare papers out and the position of the papers in the context of science and law and he' s not saying he' s in favor of that he doesn' t say that' s his opinion. That' s what attorneys do when they' re thinking there could be probable cause to take a closer look at what is being published in that paper. That' s the same targeted propaganda they' re trying to do to rudy giuliani when he' s going after what he thinks in his professional opinion as an attorney as cause to take a look at something a little closer. That' s what happens in a democratic society that' s what free speech is all about and that new york post news writer if that is what you could call him is the one that instigated the whole targeted propaganda hit job on rfk jr. ...Expand
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@deadrabbitstraining70189 months ago I wonder why there are no clips of rfk talking about c0v1d on jr3 here. Xd.

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