Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) is facing bipartisan criticism after posting a message on social media that appeared to suggest President John F. Kennedy was assassinated due to his opposition to Israel’s nuclear weapons program.
On June 24, Greene wrote on X:
“There was once a great President the American people loved. He opposed Israel’s nuclear program. And then he was assassinated.”
Although she did not name Kennedy directly, the post was widely interpreted as referring to his administration’s efforts in the early 1960s to push for international inspections of Israel’s Dimona nuclear facility.
Historical records confirm that the U.S. expressed concerns about Israel’s nuclear development during Kennedy’s presidency and sought transparency through diplomatic channels.
There is no evidence linking Kennedy’s assassination to his position on Israel’s nuclear program. Official U.S. investigations, including the Warren Commission, concluded that Kennedy was killed by Lee Harvey Oswald acting alone. No connection to any foreign government has been established.
Greene’s post has drawn criticism from members of Congress across party lines. Some lawmakers called the statement inappropriate and misleading, raising concerns about its potential to spread conspiracy theories and antisemitic tropes.
In follow-up comments, Greene denied that the post was antisemitic and said she was referencing theories she had seen in books and documentaries. She described the post as part of a broader discussion on U.S. foreign policy and questioned whether such topics can be openly discussed.
Greene has previously voiced opposition to continued U.S. weapons transfers to Israel during the country’s ongoing military operations in Gaza. She is among a small group of lawmakers who have challenged the current level of American military support.
In 2021, Greene faced backlash for comparing COVID-19 mask mandates to the Holocaust. She later issued a public apology after visiting the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum.
The post remains publicly visible on Greene’s official X account as of June 25.
