A long-simmering family feud erupts as Caroline Kennedy releases an extraordinary video condemning her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ahead of his Senate confirmation hearing.
According to Daily Mail, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy accused RFK Jr. of being a "predator" who led family members into drug addiction and displayed cruel behavior toward animals during their youth.
Caroline Kennedy, who previously served as U.S. ambassador to Australia and Japan, explained she had withheld her criticisms during RFK Jr.'s failed presidential campaign due to her diplomatic role.
Her scathing six-minute video statement, posted by her son Jack Schlossberg, comes as Donald Trump's nominee faces scrutiny in his bid to lead the Health and Human Services Department.
Caroline Kennedy's testimonial revealed disturbing details about RFK Jr.'s past behavior and influence on family members. She recounted how his basement, garage, and dorm room became centers for drug activity, leading younger relatives down destructive paths. The former ambassador provided a stark assessment of her cousin's character through her statement:
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. He's always been charismatic. Able to attract others with the strength of his personality, his willingness to take risks and break the rules.
The timing of Caroline Kennedy's revelation coincides with increased scrutiny of RFK Jr.'s controversial history with animals:
His basement, his garage, his dorm room were the centers of the action where drugs were available, and he enjoyed showing off how he put baby chickens and mice in the blender to feed his hawks. It was often a perverse scene of despair and violence.
During his presidential campaign, he admitted to unusual encounters with wildlife, including dumping a bear cub carcass in Central Park and regularly collecting roadkill.
Caroline Kennedy's criticism extended beyond personal history to challenge RFK Jr.'s stance on public health issues. She accused him of hypocritically discouraging parents from vaccinating their children while having his own children vaccinated, calling it a cynical exploitation of vulnerable families.
The former ambassador's intervention adds to a growing resistance against RFK Jr.'s nomination. The Washington Post's coverage of her letter to senators has created additional obstacles in an already challenging confirmation process. A group associated with former Vice President Mike Pence has launched advertising campaigns opposing the nomination, citing RFK Jr.'s position on abortion rights.
The New York Post has also taken a strong stance against the confirmation, using Trump's own words to label RFK Jr. as a "Radical Left Lunatic." This opposition from conservative media outlets further complicates his path to confirmation.
Caroline Kennedy's public denouncement represents a significant break from traditional family solidarity. The decision to speak out against her cousin marks a dramatic shift in the Kennedy family's public dynamics and could influence the confirmation process's outcome.
RFK Jr.'s nomination as Health and Human Services Secretary has become a flashpoint for broader debates about public health policy and political ideology. The controversy surrounding his nomination reflects deeper divisions within both the Kennedy family and the broader political landscape.
The contentious confirmation process continues to evolve as more voices join the opposition, creating uncertainty about RFK Jr.'s future role in the Trump administration. The outcome of this confirmation battle could have lasting implications for both the Kennedy family's political legacy and national health policy.
