November 21st 2023.
Sen. John Kennedy was quickly met with a wave of criticism after questioning the intelligence of Vice President Kamala Harris during an interview on Fox News. Kennedy seemed to suggest that the American people believe Harris is “not capable” of leading, saying, “When her IQ gets to 75, she should sell.”
Not only did his comments appear to contain racist undertones, but they also seemed to be part of a trend of targeted rhetoric aimed at Black and brown people. For example, Kennedy has also said, “Without the people of America, Mexico, figuratively speaking, would be eating cat food out of a can and living in a tent behind an Outback.” His words prompted a response from Esteban Moctezuma, Mexico’s ambassador to the U.S., who called his comments “vulgar and racist” in a statement.
In addition, many on social media were quick to point out the insensitive nature of Kennedy’s remarks. One user commented, “The hoods are off,” in reference to the Ku Klux Klan, while another said, “Kennedy is a nasty old racist.”
Kennedy’s statements about Harris’s intelligence and leadership capabilities come on the heels of his July statement, in which he said, “I would say the vice president needs to work on being a little more articulate.” He went on to say, “Some might say that based on her performances, that English is not her first, second, third, or even fourth language.”
It is clear that Kennedy’s comments were inappropriate and insensitive, especially given the current political climate. Not only have Kennedy’s words been met with backlash but they have also served to highlight the racism that still exists in America today.
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