Kerry Kennedy, a member of the Kennedy family, spoke at an event in Philadelphia about her family’s support for President Biden. She emphasized that President Biden has championed the rights and freedoms her father and uncles stood for. The endorsement was not unexpected, as the family had previously expressed support for Biden. However, it is still a significant rebuke of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who seeks the presidency and relies on his family connections during his campaign.
Kennedy has faced controversy for spreading conspiracy theories about vaccines and for his comments regarding the Capitol attack on January 6, 2021. Despite this, several siblings have criticized his candidacy for potentially aiding in former President Trump’s reelection. This includes Kerry Kennedy, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Joe Kennedy II, and Rory Kennedy, who stated in October that their brother’s candidacy is “dangerous to our country” and does not align with their family values.
Kerry expressed concern over how their father would view Trump’s behavior and lies, contrasting it with Biden’s commitment to equal justice, human rights, and freedom. The family fears that Kennedy’s candidacy could divert votes from Biden and help Trump secure a win in the election. This public rejection of his candidacy underscores the deep divide within the Kennedys over his political ambitions.
