Caroline Kennedy, the former ambassador to Australia, has raised concerns about her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ahead of his confirmation hearings for the position of President Donald Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services secretary. In a letter addressed to senators, Kennedy described her cousin as a 'predator' and urged them to reject his nomination.
Kennedy recounted witnessing troubling behavior from her cousin over the years, including instances where he displayed hypocritical views on vaccines while allegedly seeking attention and power. She highlighted a disturbing episode where Kennedy Jr. reportedly fed baby chickens and mice to his pet birds by blending them, creating a scene of despair and violence.
While acknowledging her cousin's ability to overcome illness and disease, Kennedy accused him of benefiting financially from his controversial vaccine views. She expressed disappointment in his misrepresentation of the assassinations of John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy, stating that her father and uncle would be 'disgusted' by his actions.
Kennedy emphasized that it was not easy for her to speak out against her cousin, especially during his failed presidential campaign, but she felt an obligation to address his behavior. She urged the Senate to reject his nomination, citing concerns about his character and integrity.
