In the midst of a storm of controversy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has publicly denied allegations that he suggested COVID-19 was "ethnically targeted" to spare Jewish people. The claims, which have sparked widespread debate, were reported by the New York Post following a speaking engagement at Tony's Di Napoli.

Kennedy, a prominent figure in the public eye, allegedly made the controversial remarks during a Q&A session at the dinner. He was quoted as saying, "COVID-19. There is an argument that it is ethnically targeted. COVID-19 attacks certain races disproportionately." He further added, "COVID-19 is targeted to attack Caucasians and black people. The people who are most immune are Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese."

The comments reportedly continued with Kennedy suggesting the possibility of more dangerous biological weapons with a staggering "50% infection fatality rate" that would make COVID-19 "look like a walk in the park." He purportedly claimed that both China and the United States are investing heavily in the development of "ethnic bioweapons," gathering DNA samples from Russians and Chinese individuals to facilitate race-based targeting.

However, in the wake of the controversy, Kennedy took to Twitter to refute these allegations. He stated, "I have never, ever suggested that the COVID-19 virus was targeted to spare Jews." He explained that he had pointed out during an off-the-record conversation that the U.S. and other governments are developing ethnically targeted bioweapons.

Kennedy further clarified his remarks, stating, "A 2021 study of the COVID-19 virus shows that COVID-19 appears to disproportionately affect certain races since the furin cleave docking site is most compatible with Blacks and Caucasians and least compatible with ethnic Chinese, Finns, and Ashkenazi Jews." He emphasized that he did not believe and never implied that the ethnic effect was deliberately engineered.

Despite the ongoing speculation and debate surrounding the origins of COVID-19, there is currently no evidence supporting the claim that the virus was designed to spare specific religious or ethnic groups. The theory that the virus may have escaped from a lab in Wuhan, China, remains unproven.

Morton Klein, President of the right-leaning Zionist Organization of America, dismissed Kennedy's alleged claims as "crazy," stating, "It makes no sense that they would do that." The left-leaning Anti-Defamation League also criticized Kennedy's purported conspiracy theories, describing them as deeply offensive and perpetuating sinophobic and anti-Semitic ideas relating to COVID-19.

As the controversy continues to unfold, the public awaits further clarification and evidence. For now, the debate surrounding Kennedy's remarks serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing complexities and challenges in understanding the origins and impacts of COVID-19.