Former President Donald Trump has launched a scathing attack on independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., alleging that he is a Democratic Party 'plant.' Trump made these claims on his social media platform, Truth Social, on Friday night.
Trump accused RFK Jr. of being a 'Radical Left Liberal' who has been strategically placed to assist President Joe Biden in his re-election bid. He warned that a vote for Kennedy would be a 'wasted protest vote' that could potentially benefit the Democrats.
In his criticism, Trump highlighted RFK Jr.'s stances on issues such as Second Amendment rights, border security, environmentalism, taxation, and military support. He painted Kennedy as anti-gun, an extreme environmentalist, a proponent of open borders, and someone who is against the military and veterans.
Democratic leaders have also expressed concerns about RFK Jr.'s candidacy, fearing that he could draw votes away from Biden and potentially aid Trump's chances of winning. Several members of the Kennedy family publicly endorsed Biden over Robert F. Kennedy Jr., emphasizing Biden's alignment with the values championed by past Kennedy family members.
The Democratic National Committee has taken steps to counter the threat posed by third-party candidates like Kennedy. They have launched a team dedicated to challenging independent candidates through legal means and opposition research. This team has labeled Kennedy as a 'spoiler' candidate and has accused him of colluding with Trump to undermine Biden's re-election prospects.
As the election season progresses, the rivalry between Trump, Biden, and RFK Jr. is likely to intensify, with each side vying for support and attempting to discredit their opponents.
