Eddie Hobbs criticised for suggesting Star of David be used to identify the 'unvaccinated'

Eddie Hobbs criticised for suggesting Star of David be used to identify the 'unvaccinated'

The former Show Me The Money presenter suggested using "badges so the terrified can identify the unvaccinated among us." Picture: Enda O'Brien

Tue, 29 Jun, 2021 - 16:19
Caitlín Griffin

Former RTÉ presenter and financial advisor, Eddie Hobbs, has been criticised for suggesting the Star of David be used to identify people who have not yet been vaccinated against Covid-19.

In a since-deleted tweet, Mr Hobbs suggested using "badges so the terrified can identify the unvaccinated among us."

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