Caroline Kennedy recently sent a letter to members of the Senate denouncing her cousin, Robert F Kennedy Jr, who was nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. In the letter, she described her cousin as a “predator” and highlighted concerns about his qualifications for the position.
Kennedy revealed that she had known Robert her entire life and expressed unease about his past behavior, including encouraging family members to engage in substance abuse. She also mentioned disturbing incidents involving birds of prey and animal cruelty.
Furthermore, Kennedy accused Robert of continuing to deceive and manipulate others for personal gain, particularly through spreading misleading information about vaccinations. She emphasized that he preys on vulnerable parents of sick children by promoting anti-vaccine rhetoric while vaccinating his own children.
Robert F Kennedy Jr’s controversial views and political aspirations have divided the Kennedy family, with some publicly disavowing his White House ambitions. Despite his suspension of a presidential campaign and subsequent endorsement of Trump, Kennedy’s nomination to the cabinet has sparked opposition from within the family.
Caroline Kennedy’s rare public statement against her cousin’s nomination has drawn attention from observers, indicating the seriousness of her concerns. However, it remains uncertain whether her letter will impact the outcome of Robert’s Senate confirmation hearing, scheduled to begin soon.
In a separate but related development, Pete Hegseth, another nominee for a cabinet position under Trump, faced similar allegations of misconduct and abuse before ultimately securing confirmation with a tie-breaking vote cast by Vice President JD Vance. The situation surrounding Hegseth serves as a backdrop to the impending confirmation proceedings for Robert F Kennedy Jr.