Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' presidential campaign has fired staffer Nate Hochman after he promoted a video with Nazi imagery superimposed over DeSantis' face. The campaign has let go of roughly 38 people as part of its downsizing effort, and the move is seen as a sign of the campaign's commitment to distance itself from any association with Nazi imagery. Hochman had also previously praised white nationalist Nick Fuentes, though he later walked back his statements.
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Kerry Kennedy, sister of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has publicly condemned his false and offensive claims about COVID-19 being "ethnically targeted" to attack certain ethnic groups. Kennedy Jr. is still scheduled to testify before the House panel on Thursday, and his false claims have sparked accusations of antisemitism and racism. The controversy has highlighted the need for social media companies to take a stronger stance against the spread of misinformation, and raised questions about the responsibility of public figures to be mindful of the impact of their words.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been criticized by the scientific community for claiming that Covid-19 is targeted to attack Caucasians and Black people due to their genetic makeup. He has since clarified his comments, saying that he was not suggesting any ethnic group is immune or more likely to be infected. The World Health Organization has also weighed in, saying there is no evidence to suggest any particular ethnic group is more or less likely to be infected.