'A sad ending to a sad story': Kennedy family criticises RFK Jr after he endorses Trump

The Kennedy family has criticized their sibling, Robert F Kennedy Jr, for supporting Donald Trump in the US presidential election, describing it as a "betrayal" of their principles.

Mr. Kennedy, who is also known as RFK Jr, said that he is pausing his campaign for president so he can help the Republican candidate in specific states.

Mr. Kennedy stated that he will not compete in approximately 10 key states where his candidacy could negatively impact the election outcome. He has already begun the necessary steps to withdraw his name from these states, as he announced during a press briefing in Arizona.

Robert F Kennedy Jr, the son of the late Robert F Kennedy who was killed during his presidential campaign in 1968, stated that the Democratic Party is no longer standing up for the Constitution. He believes that the party has strayed significantly from the principles he was raised with.

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Mr. Kennedy, who is 70 years old, mentioned freedom of speech, the conflict in Ukraine, and concerns for the well-being of children as some of the factors influencing his decision to withdraw his name from the list of candidates in states where the outcome of the election is uncertain.

"I decided to leave the Democratic Party and run as an independent for a few main reasons, which ultimately led me to endorse President Trump," he explained.

Mr. Kennedy is related to former US President John F. Kennedy, who was a member of the Democratic party and tragically died in 1963.

RFK Jr was only 14 years old when his father, Robert F. Kennedy, who previously served as the US attorney general and was also the brother of President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated.

After RFK Jr's announcement, his siblings released a statement expressing their desire for a united America that is optimistic and optimistic about achieving a better future. They believe in individual freedoms, economic opportunities, and national pride.

We have faith in Harris and Walz.

Our brother Bobby's choice to support Trump today goes against the principles that our father and our family value greatly.

The conclusion of this narrative is quite melancholic.

Donald Trump, who is running for president once again after trying in 2016 and 2020, responded to the endorsement by saying, "It's a privilege."

The ex-leader of the Republican party said in an interview with CNN that Mr. Kennedy is very smart and talented. He mentioned that he would be willing to consider having him join his administration if the independent candidate decided to withdraw and support him.

If the system was fair, I would be the winner.

RFK Jr criticized the media and the Democratic party in his speech, declaring that his campaign team had achieved something extraordinary by securing his position as a presidential candidate.

"You proved to everyone that democracy can still exist in this place," he stated. "Today, I am here to assure you that I will not let all your hard work be in vain."

Mr. Kennedy also expressed his belief that if the system had been fair, he would have emerged victorious in the election.

He slammed the Democratic Party, accusing them of launching "legal battles" against him and Mr. Trump. Mr. Trump is competing against vice president Kamala Harris in the upcoming election on 5 November.

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In his speech, Mr. Kennedy criticized Ms. Harris, who recently accepted the Democratic nomination. He claimed that she avoided scrutiny and interviews.

He also commented on Democrats, saying, "Why bother with a policy when you can just focus on hating Trump?"

As reported by NBC, Mr. Kennedy is scheduled to give a speech at a Trump rally later today.

The announcement of his support for the 78-year-old ex-Republican politician comes after Mr. Trump seemed to make an effort to win over Mr. Kennedy last month.

In a video posted by Mr. Kennedy's son, Mr. Trump is heard saying: "I would really appreciate it if you could take on a task - I believe it would greatly benefit you and be a huge opportunity for you," seemingly talking about the upcoming 2024 election campaign.

Mr Trump said, "We are going to be victorious," and Mr Kennedy responded, "Yes."

This past week, Mr. Kennedy decided to remove his name from the running for president in Arizona and Pennsylvania. However, officials in Michigan, Nevada, and Wisconsin have stated that it is now too late for him to withdraw his candidacy in those battleground states.

Opposition to vaccines and backlash against Democrats

Even though RFK Jr's family has always been associated with the Democratic Party, he decided to run as an independent candidate after officially leaving the party in October.

Mr. Kennedy has gained a reputation for being opposed to vaccinations, both before and during the pandemic.

In addition to spreading false information on the internet, Mr. Kennedy started attending anti-mandate rallies frequently during the pandemic.

During a recent gathering, he drew a comparison between the US government's enforcement of vaccine mandates and regulations in Nazi Germany.

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At a rally in January 2022, he mentioned that even during the time of Hitler's rule in Germany, people were able to escape into Switzerland by crossing the Alps or seek refuge in hiding places like attics, similar to what Anne Frank did.

Today, the systems are being implemented that will ensure that no one can escape or avoid detection.