Caroline Kennedy has taken a strong stance against her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in a newly released letter. The letter, shared on social media, urges U.S. Senators to reject his nomination as Health and Human Services Secretary. Released ahead of his Senate confirmation hearing, the letter alleges that RFK Jr.’s activism has been both harmful and hypocritical.
In this article, we will delve into the details of Caroline Kennedy’s letter about RFK Jr.
Caroline Kennedy releases letter about RFK Jr.
Caroline Kennedy publicly opposed her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as Health and Human Services Secretary, calling him a “predator” in a letter to U.S. Senators. The letter was released on Tuesday and shared on social media by her son, Jack Schlossberg. It urges lawmakers to reject RFK Jr.’s confirmation ahead of his Senate hearing. (via Instagram)
Caroline Kennedy wrote, “I have known Bobby my whole life; we grew up together. It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because he himself is a predator.” She accused him of exploiting family members and vulnerable parents of sick children, alleging that his anti-vaccine activism has been financially motivated. She further claims that while he has publicly discouraged vaccinations, he has ensured his own children were immunized.
In her letter, she also accused RFK Jr. of leading other Kennedy family members into substance abuse and recalled troubling incidents from his past, including allegations of animal cruelty. She stated that her late father, President John F. Kennedy, and uncle, former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, would be “disgusted” by his actions.
Caroline Kennedy admitted she had been reluctant to publicly criticize her cousin but felt obligated to do so given the high-profile role he could hold in the Trump administration. She added, “He lacks any relevant government, financial, management, or medical experience. His views on vaccines are dangerous and wilfully misinformed.” RFK Jr., a longtime vaccine skeptic, has also faced criticism from some Republican Senators.
