Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refuted claims made in a recent Vanity Fair report that he consumed a dog and sidestepped accusations of sexual assault by a former nanny. In an interview with the 'Breaking Points' political podcast, Kennedy dismissed the Vanity Fair article as 'garbage' but admitted to having 'many skeletons in my closet.'
The article alleges that Kennedy was pictured mimicking eating a cooked animal carcass, which was later identified as a dog by the publication. Kennedy clarified that the image actually showed him eating a goat during a trip to South America. He emphasized that the accusations were false and criticized Vanity Fair for misrepresenting the facts.
Additionally, the article featured allegations from a former babysitter who claimed Kennedy groped her in the past. Kennedy initially avoided directly addressing the sexual assault accusation, attributing the claims to his 'rambunctious youth.' When pressed about the specific allegation, Kennedy declined to comment.
Following the publication, Kennedy took to social media to challenge Vanity Fair's portrayal of the events, asserting that the magazine had misinterpreted the evidence. He focused on redirecting attention to his campaign platform, highlighting issues such as economic struggles faced by working families.
Despite facing opposition from allies of Joe Biden and challenges in fundraising, Kennedy remains determined to expand his support base for his independent presidential bid. Recent polls indicate that Kennedy trails behind both Biden and Donald Trump, the presumptive nominees for the Democratic and Republican parties, respectively.
Kennedy's campaign has been marked by unconventional headlines, including revelations about a medical abnormality he experienced in 2010. He disclosed details of a parasitic worm that entered his brain, causing cognitive issues that have since been resolved.
