Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a candidate for the Democratic Party’s presidential nomination, expressed caution regarding potential threats from the CIA.
During a podcast interview with comedian Joe Rogan, Kennedy stated his belief that the CIA was responsible for his uncle, President John F. Kennedy’s assassination and expressed concerns about his own safety if elected.
Kennedy acknowledged the danger but clarified that he does not live in fear. However, he emphasized the importance of taking precautions to ensure his well-being.
According to Kennedy, his uncle and the military/intelligence community had a strained relationship during JFK’s presidency. He claimed that these entities attempted to manipulate the late president into deploying troops to different countries such as Cuba and Vietnam.
Furthermore, Kennedy revealed that his uncle was deeply dissatisfied with the CIA and desired to dismantle the agency entirely.
He aimed to disperse its influence and eradicate its power.
While Joe Biden seems poised to secure the Democratic nomination, Kennedy’s consistent poll numbers and growing support may inspire a third-party candidate to emerge.
This potential challenger could potentially divert votes away from Biden.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a 2024 Democratic presidential candidate and proponent of vaccine conspiracy theories, maintains his belief that his uncle, former President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated by the CIA. During an interview with Joe Rogan, Kennedy expressed awareness of potential targeting by U.S. intelligence agencies but asserted that he does not live in fear of such a possibility.
Kennedy, who officially launched his presidential campaign in April, is known for his controversial claim that vaccines cause autism, a scientifically debunked assertion that he reiterated during the interview.
He argued that there are undisclosed scientific studies linking autism to vaccines, countering the prevailing consensus on the matter.
Notably, Kennedy has garnered support from individuals such as Joe Rogan and Elon Musk, attracting attention for his reactionary positions. He has engaged in discussions on social media censorship of vaccine misinformation and expressed views linking mass shootings to antidepressant usage.
Recent reports have also highlighted Kennedy’s association with the white supremacist website Gab through his anti-vaccine nonprofit organization, Children’s Health Defense.
This alignment with extreme right-wing factions has been reinforced by his appearances on Fox News, Breitbart, Newsmax, Megyn Kelly’s show, and interviews with figures like Jordan Peterson.
Additionally, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones claimed that Kennedy listens to his programming, suggesting a shared perspective on various issues. While Kennedy’s publisher overlaps with Jones, the exact extent of their association remains subject to denial or confirmation by Kennedy himself.