Jason Kenney’s anti-Asian racist comment has drawn criticism from the people. The Premier of Alberta is yet to make an apology.
Jason Kenney is a Canadian politician who is serving as the Premier of Alberta.
Sworn for the title in April, 2019, Kenney is the 18th person to hold the prestigious honor.
While his motto is to ‘focus on the economic recovery and building of a strong Alberta’, Kenney’s recent comment towards the virus and its origin has people worry if they have chosen the wrong person to lead the province.
Jason Kenney sat in the year-end interview with Rick Bell of Postmedia hoping to state his current plans for the city but his choice of words came out as an enemy which has made people furious.
In an interview with Rick Bell, published today, Jason Kenney said, “And what’s the next bat soup thing out of Wuhan?” Are these the words of a premier? Frankly, he should be ashamed of himself. And I want a new respectful premier. #ableg #abpoli #abparty
— Trond Frantzen (@TrondFrantzen) December 22, 2021
I hang my head in shame…this is not my ALberta
— Laurel Cashman (@twinoakes) December 23, 2021
Is Jason Kenney Racist?
Jason Kenney’s racist comments have garnered lot of criticisms.
The anti-Asian comments he made in an interview has become viral at the moment and the Asian-Canadian community are not happy with his statement.
Keeney went onto talk about the Covid-19 virus and the new variant but when he mentioned about the city of Wuhan, China, where the first-ever case was detected, then, Keeney slipped his tongue which has now got him in trouble.
Holding the prestigious position of the ‘Premier of Alberta’, one does not assume their leader to speak in such a controversial way, but with the comment he made during an interview, the citizens are not holding back to call him a racist.
If you are wondering the comments that he made during an interview, follow the article cause we have an update.
Jason Kenney’s Controversial Comment About Bat Soup
Jason Kenney mentioned about the bat soup which immediately drew an attention from the people.
Netizens have stated their anger and furiousness on the social media platforms after the comment made by the Premier of Alberta.
‘Who knows what the next variant that gets thrown up is? I don’t know. And what’s the next bat soup thing out of Wuhan? I don’t know.’ These are the exact words Keeney stated in an interview.
People came out opposing his views regarding the virus and his statement. The citizens have pointed out that his offensive comment generates hate and fear among the Asian community at the time of the pandemic.
Well, let’s find out if the Premier of Alberta has commented regarding his statement.
You have failed the people of Alberta. You’ve consistently made wrong decisions in this health crisis, and racist comments like these are a reminder of why you are unfit to lead Alberta @jkenney. pic.twitter.com/TZJ8krjSFx
— Andrew Phung (@andrewphung) December 22, 2021
Still no apology from Jason Kenney for his racist comments in a newspaper column that ran yesterday.
These comments spread hate and fear at a time when, perhaps more than ever before, Albertans need to come together.
Premier, apologize and denounce racism in all forms. #ableg
— Rachel Notley (@RachelNotley) December 23, 2021
Jason Keeney Apology Video On Twitter
Jason Keeney formal apology is being demanded by the Twitter world as netizens are calling him out for his offensive and controversial comment.
Meanwhile, his secretary Harrison Fleming has come to an aid referring his comments on the interview as the likely scenario that had transferred the virus.
Fleming called people’s comment as a ridiculous one for calling Keeney a racist.
To add up, Fleming revealed that Keeney hosted 2 dinners earlier this year at Chinese restaurants in Edmonton and Calgary.