Jonathan Perkins, the director of race and equity at the University of California Los Angeles and an avid supporter of Meghan Markle, has expressed skepticism regarding Kate Middleton’s recent revelation about undergoing “preventative chemotherapy” for an undisclosed illness. Perkins took to Twitter to share his doubts, stating, “I personally do NOT believe Kate Middleton had/has cancer,” as reported by the Daily Mail.
Jonathan Perkins’ Controversial Remarks Spark Debate Over Kate Middleton’s Health Announcement
Perkins suggested that the royal family might have utilized the mention of cancer and chemotherapy as a tactic to alleviate concerns surrounding Middleton’s prolonged absence. He speculated about the possibility of Middleton being in a coma or deceased, expressing disdain for “King Chuck and Kate” in his social media posts.
Questioning whether the royal family was leveraging the “Cancer Card” to suppress speculation about Middleton’s absence following her planned abdominal surgery and subsequent cancer diagnosis, Perkins criticized societal attitudes toward cancer, describing it as often equated with a death sentence.
On Easter Sunday, he made a callous joke, remarking, ‘Wait, isn’t Kate Middleton supposed to rise today?’
Jonathan Perkins, while widely expressing his admiration for Meghan Markle, has been accused of spreading conspiracy theories regarding Kate Middleton. Despite facing criticism for his controversial remarks, Perkins remains unapologetic and appears to enjoy the attention garnered from media reports on his behavior. This isn’t the first time Perkins has faced backlash for his social media activity, as he previously received criticism for a deleted tweet in which he expressed a controversial sentiment about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Who is Johnathan Perkins?
Johnathan Perkins, a cancer survivor, disclosed on LinkedIn that he has been in remission from lymphoma for 15 years. His personal experience with dismissive treatment of symptoms before his cancer diagnosis has led him to advocate for black healthcare.
A lawyer who previously worked at Harvard University, Perkins currently serves as UCLA’s Director of Race and Equity. With a salary exceeding $125,000, he has been employed at UCLA for over five years and transitioned to the EDI office in 2019. The university’s stance on his controversial tweets remains uncertain. A UCLA spokesperson informed the Daily Mail that statements on Perkins’s personal social media account do not reflect the views of the university, which prioritizes values of open-mindedness, understanding, compassion, and inclusiveness within its diverse community.
