All articles tagged with #controversial statements
Originally Published 7 months ago — by BuzzFeed
The article lists 12 controversial statements made by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., covering topics such as vaccines, health, and social issues, highlighting his contentious views and public debates.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
In a span of 24 hours, former President Donald Trump made headlines by reposting a video with Nazi Germany echoes, hinting at restricting contraception, and facing developments in his criminal cases. Despite these controversies, Trump remains a leading figure in polls, with some voters viewing his term more favorably compared to President Biden's.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Slate
Mark Robinson, the current lieutenant governor of North Carolina and the first Black person to hold the position, won the state's Republican gubernatorial primary. However, his history of controversial statements on social media and in public speeches, including denying the Holocaust and expressing offensive views on various topics, has sparked concern. Robinson will face Democrat Josh Stein in the general election, with the race expected to be highly competitive.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian US
Mark Robinson, North Carolina’s first Black lieutenant governor, has won the state’s Republican nomination for governor and will face Democrat Josh Stein in a closely contested race. Robinson, known for controversial statements and a history of inflammatory comments, has expressed intentions to abolish abortion rights and tighten gun laws. His victory would give Republicans unilateral control over policymaking in the battleground state. The race is expected to draw national attention, with Democrats likely to portray Robinson as an extremist and Republicans linking Stein to Biden.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Washington Post
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson, a leading Republican candidate in the gubernatorial race, has received Donald Trump's endorsement and has a history of making controversial statements. He has faced criticism for his anti-LGBTQ+, Islamophobic, and antisemitic remarks. Robinson's rise in politics began with a viral pro-gun speech in 2018, and he became North Carolina's first Black lieutenant governor in 2020. His opponents and some Republicans are concerned about his extreme views potentially hurting the party's chances in the gubernatorial race.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Former Dukes of Hazzard actor John Schneider, who recently appeared on Fox's The Masked Singer, called for the public executions of President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden in a now-deleted tweet. Fox canceled all press interviews with Schneider following the tweet, but he was interviewed by Fox News and People about his Masked Singer reveal and the recent death of his wife. Schneider's inflammatory post sparked backlash, with many condemning his remarks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Actress Rachel Bilson defends herself after receiving criticism from Whoopi Goldberg for her comments on sex. Bilson clarifies that her remarks were made in a casual conversation on her podcast and that she doesn't actually believe it's "weird" for middle-aged men to have few sexual partners. She emphasizes the importance of listening to the full conversation before passing judgment and stands up for her intention to promote non-judgmental attitudes towards people's sexual experiences.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Outkick
In a bizarre and controversial interview, singer John Mellencamp made shocking statements about race, claiming that only a small percentage of black Americans live better lives than slaves. He also criticized black rappers for using the n-word and suggested that if white people buy their music, it should be off-limits. Mellencamp expressed distrust in the government while advocating for gun control, and denied the existence of climate change while acknowledging that the core of the planet is heating up. The interview also touched on Mellencamp's strict religious upbringing, reminiscent of the movie "Footloose."
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fox News
Former President Donald Trump faced criticism for spending time with conservative provocateur Laura Loomer at his golf club in New Jersey. Loomer, known for her controversial statements and stunts, posted photos and a video of herself with Trump, who praised her for being opinionated. Loomer expressed her support for Trump and revealed that he recognized her and invited her to his private suite. Despite backlash from some top aides and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, Trump's ally, Loomer expressed her desire to work for Trump in the future. Loomer has been banned from various social media platforms and has made headlines for her inflammatory remarks.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Haaretz
Roseanne Barr, the controversial comedian and former star of the sitcom "Roseanne," denied the Holocaust and espoused antisemitic conspiracy theories during a recent podcast interview. Barr claimed that the Holocaust never happened and suggested that 6 million Jews should die. She also stated that Jews started and control Hollywood like an "organized crime network." Barr, who is Jewish herself, has a history of fluctuating views on Jewish identity and has faced criticism for previous controversial statements. In 2018, she was fired from the reboot of her show due to racist comments.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Yahoo Entertainment
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. offered to announce his separation from his wife, Cheryl Hines, to protect her from scrutiny of his controversial political statements, including his anti-vaccine views. Hines supports her husband's political aspirations but disagrees with some of his opinions. Kennedy's recent controversial statements include comparing the Holocaust to CDC leader Anthony Fauci's efforts to vaccinate Americans against COVID and suggesting that drugs are responsible for America's ongoing gun violence and school shootings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Variety
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. offered to announce his separation from wife Cheryl Hines to shield her from scrutiny of his controversial political statements, including his anti-vaccine views and comparisons between the Holocaust and CDC leader Anthony Fauci's efforts to vaccinate Americans against COVID-19. Hines supports her husband's political aspirations but disagrees with some of his views. Kennedy has founded a nonprofit that advocates against vaccines for children and has made controversial statements about 5G technology, surveillance, and school shootings.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Newsweek
Pavel Astakhov, former children's rights commissioner for Russia, said on a Russian state TV program that murdering ambassadors is "within the framework of international law." Astakhov made the comment while referencing Poland's ambassador to Russia, who has not been harmed despite protesters pouring red paint over Russia's ambassador to Poland. Astakhov believes "retaliatory measures for unfriendly actions" is not a crime and part of the nature of war. Astakhov resigned from his role in 2016 after making controversial comments. The host of the program, Vladimir Solovyov, has also made controversial statements in the past.