Kennedy Family Comes Out Swinging Against ‘Obscene’ RFK Jr. After Trump Defection
Several prominent Kennedy siblings, including Kerry Kennedy and Max Kennedy, condemned their brother’s decision to endorse the Republican nominee for president.
Kennedy Family Condemns RFK Jr.'s Trump Endorsement
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s siblings have strongly denounced his decision to endorse former President Donald Trump, breaking with the family's long-standing Democratic affiliation.
Kerry Kennedy, RFK Jr.'s sister, expressed outrage during a cable news appearance, vowing to distance herself from his "inexplicable" embrace of Trump. She described her brother's actions as a desecration of their father's legacy, quoting RFK Sr.'s belief that Trump represented everything his father detested.
In addition to Kerry, four other Kennedy siblings—Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Courtney Kennedy, Chris Kennedy, and Rory Kennedy—co-signed a statement condemning the endorsement.
Max Kennedy, another younger sibling, published an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times, characterizing his brother's move as a "hollow grab for power." He expressed deep disappointment and suggested that the endorsement represented the opposite of what their father admired.
Despite acknowledging the potential strain within the family, RFK Jr. defended his decision on Fox News, stating that his family was raised to engage in passionate debates while still maintaining love for one another. He asserted that he had support from many family members and believed in the importance of disagreeing respectfully.
However, the former independent candidate's campaign remains deeply divided. RFK Jr. pledged continued campaign activities while hinting at potential endorsements from other Democrats joining Trump's camp.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s siblings have strongly denounced his decision to endorse former President Donald Trump, breaking with the family's long-standing Democratic affiliation.
Kerry Kennedy, RFK Jr.'s sister, expressed outrage during a cable news appearance, vowing to distance herself from his "inexplicable" embrace of Trump. She described her brother's actions as a desecration of their father's legacy, quoting RFK Sr.'s belief that Trump represented everything his father detested.
In addition to Kerry, four other Kennedy siblings—Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Courtney Kennedy, Chris Kennedy, and Rory Kennedy—co-signed a statement condemning the endorsement.
Max Kennedy, another younger sibling, published an op-ed in the Los Angeles Times, characterizing his brother's move as a "hollow grab for power." He expressed deep disappointment and suggested that the endorsement represented the opposite of what their father admired.
Despite acknowledging the potential strain within the family, RFK Jr. defended his decision on Fox News, stating that his family was raised to engage in passionate debates while still maintaining love for one another. He asserted that he had support from many family members and believed in the importance of disagreeing respectfully.
However, the former independent candidate's campaign remains deeply divided. RFK Jr. pledged continued campaign activities while hinting at potential endorsements from other Democrats joining Trump's camp.