Jared Kushner Sparks Controversy With Comments About Black Americans
10/26/2020 11:11 pm EDT
Kushner's Accomplishments
Many users thought that Kushner's comments were ironically revealing, since he himself owes much of his success to his father-in-law. Even then, they argued, his success has been mixed at best.
Distraction
Some users feared that Kushner's overt racist rhetoric was a sign that the Trump administration had something else to hide. Many believe that Trump uses inflammatory stories to bury other news stories, and some guessed that that was the case here.
Nepotism
Critics pointed out that Kusnher has benefited greatly from the policies he was espousing — and from his familial link to Trump. They questioned why Kushner would be taken as an objective voice since he reaps the rewards of the existent system.
Shame
Kushner's words were so surprising that some assumed that the whole world would respond to them in the same way. They tried to shame the White House adviser for the extreme rhetoric.
Other Examples
Commenters seized on this moment to point out other instances of over-the-top rhetoric from the Trump administration or sympathetic public figures. This selection included a recent comment from Candace Owens.
Loss
Some users tried to lead the conversation away from Kushner and towards the people he spoke insensitively about — Black Americans who lost loved ones to police violence, such as the family of George Floyd. They questioned how Kushner could say that they were "virtue signaling" after such a shocking and tremendous loss.
Work Load
Finally, some users refuted Kushner's claims by arguing that the workers Kushner was referring to likely put in more work overall than he does himself. Many mocked Kushner's mission of seeking peace in the Middle East, and questioned what else he really does on a day-to-day basis in his capacity as an "adviser."
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