The attendees of the Reclaim America Tour event in Glendale, Arizona were kept in high spirits as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an Independent presidential candidate, engaged in a light-hearted recounting of his past dealings with Donald Trump long before he found himself siding with the former President in opposition to Vice President Kamala Harris. In this convivial ambiance, Kennedy Jr. got candid about his interactions with the iconic real estate mogul.
During his interview with former Representative Tulsi Gabbard at the event, Kennedy Jr. was asked about his personal views on Trump. Without hesitation, he responded that he had known Trump for a considerable duration, even going so far as to detail a couple of legal battles that had ensued between them.
According to Kennedy, these disagreements sprung from Trump’s ambitious plan to erect a golf course, specifically in the sensitive area of the New York City reservoir watershed. He continued that he had felt duty-bound to stand against this, thereby leading to two lawsuits aimed at halting the project.
The audience erupted into laughter when Kennedy Jr. recollected, ‘Incidentally, I managed to win the suits, causing Trump to abandon his endeavor.’ The humor in his frankness generated tickles of laughter across the audience.
While the crowd enjoyed the narrative so far, Kennedy Jr. proceeded to add an interesting twist to the tale. He told of a time when his wife expressed a desire to take their children to Palm Beach for Easter. Concerned about the cost associated with transporting the entire family, Kennedy Jr. was hesitant to purchase the tickets.
In hindsight, the cautious Kennedy Jr. exclaimed, he let his guard down when he gave his wife the go-ahead. To his surprise, she found ‘a free ride’ for their Easter travel plans. The source was bound to get the crowd laughing again as it turned out to be Donald Trump offering his private jet, irrespective of the ongoing lawsuits.
In an amusing recollection of his wife’s revelation, Kennedy Jr. said, ‘You won’t believe who’s giving us a lift—it’s none other than Donald Trump!’ Kennedy Jr. had humorously responded that he was in the process of suing him. The audience’s laughter intensified.
Seemingly taking everything in stride, Trump didn’t hold back his offer despite the legal battles. Kennedy Jr. remembered how his wife reassured him by saying, ‘He’s fully aware of the legal tussle, but he’s okay with offering us a free ride.’ Amid the laughter, Kennedy narrated how he ended up flying with Trump and his family and had a truly enjoyable experience.
Despite a fascinating Easter holiday spent together, the legal proceedings against Trump continued. The admission integrated seamlessly into the narrative and the audience’s laughter spiked again.
Kennedy Jr. then shifted the focus to a somber conversation he had with Trump following an attack on the latter. Recalling Trump’s first words to him was, ‘So, are you a person of faith, Bob?’ To which Kennedy replied saying that he had a profound belief in God, which was indeed the central force in his life.
Trump’s response to it, according to Kennedy Jr., brought a sense of warmth to their conversation. Revealing what Trump had said next, Kennedy shared, ‘You know, I think I’m beginning to understand and appreciate that feeling.’ A lot of their conversations, Kennedy noted, revolved around family, something that always brought a smile to his face.
Kennedy further highlighted the uniqueness in how Trump manifested his affection. ‘He has an unconventional style of expressing his fondness, which I find utterly endearing,’ he reflected.
The overall narrative, clad with humor and unexpected turns, served as an enlightening glimpse into Kennedy Jr.’s relationship with Trump. It undeniably offered the audience an entertaining encounter with the casual side of prominent political figures.
Bobby Kennedy was asked what he personally thought about @realDonaldTrump as a person. His answer is quite funny and captures the special relationship he has cultivated with Trump over the years. @RobertKennedyJr @TulsiGabbard @houseinhabit #MAHA #MAGA #Arizona #Kennedy pic.twitter.com/9FsfN5yQqd
— Jill McGowan (@Arizona4RFKJR) September 17, 2024