Peter King is stirring up controversy again. As America reflects upon the grand jury decision on the death of Eric Garner, Republican Congressman Peter King gained national criticism for his controversial comments on the subject. Described as “a problem for the GOP,” Congressman Peter King thanked the grand jury for “doing justice” and blamed Eric Garner’s death on his “obesity.” Congressman King’s comments gained notoriety in the U.S. and abroad.
See examples of the coverage below:
- Newsday – Rep. Peter King blames Eric Garner’s death on health problems
- WPIX11 – Rep. Peter King thanks grand jury for ‘doing justice’ in Eric Garner chokehold death
- CNN – Rep. Peter King thanks Staten Island grand jury for ‘doing justice’
- Washington Post – Peter King blames asthma and obesity for Eric Garner’s death. That’s a problem for the GOP.
- New York Times – Some Conservatives Say Deadly Force Used to Subdue Garner Didn’t Fit the Crime
- Bloomberg – Peter King Says Eric Garner’s Obesity Contributed to His Death
- Politico – Rep. Peter King: Health issues led to Eric Garner’s death
- Wall Street Journal – Lawmakers Air Frustrations in Eric Garner Chokehold Case
- The Atlantic – Fat-Shaming Eric Garner
- Huffington Post – Peter King Says Eric Garner Would Not Have Died From Chokehold Were He Not Obese
- Huffington Post – Peter King Says There Are ‘No Elements Of Racism’ In Eric Garner Case
- Mother Jones – Rep. Peter King Blames Chokehold Death on Eric Garner’s “Obesity”
- International Business Times – Eric Garner Would Be Alive If He Was Not Obese, Says Rep. Peter King, Thanks Grand Jury For Decision
- The Guardian – Obama under pressure over response to police killings after Eric Garner decision
- Daily Mail – Republican congressman sparks outrage by blaming Eric Garner’s heart condition, asthma and obesity for his death after police chokehold