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Caroline Kennedy Breaks Family Silence to Oppose RFK Jr.’s Government Role

Over the past couple of years, there have been rumblings and public objections in the illustrious Kennedy clan, specifically indicating their reservations and concerns about their sibling and relative, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., ascending to a significant governmental role. Amongst the outcry, Caroline Kennedy, daughter of John F. Kennedy, was noticeably absent. Historically, the Kennedy bloodline has upheld a tradition of refraining from commenting on family matters, be it a tragic loss or a more troubling concealment. It was considered taboo to publicly criticize a family member. Caroline Kennedy, as an ambassador to Australia within the Biden administration, maintained this tradition, keeping her perspective away from media scrutiny.

However, with the forthcoming potential confirmation of RFK Jr. as the head of Health and Human Services in Donald Trump’s future government, Caroline Kennedy decided it was time to break her silence. Penning a letter to the Senate nominating committee, she unveiled her thoughts openly, characterizing her cousin as a ‘predator’ who, despite overcoming a formidable battle with heroin addiction, continued to ‘deceive, dissemble, and swindle his way through his existence’. Caroline Kennedy’s letter arrived in the wake of critical reviews from the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal and the New York Post.

The term ‘predator’ resonated with accusations previously surfaced by a woman who had been a babysitter for the family. She claimed that Kennedy had sexually assaulted her in the late 1990s, when she was 23 years old. In the summer of 2024, this woman, known as Cooney, shared an account of Kennedy groping her within his home and described instances that felt like stalking. She voiced fears that Caroline’s bold admonition might have come ‘about six months too late’. The public confrontation regarding Kennedy’s actions is happening in parallel to the last-minute opposition to RFK Jr.’s nomination from a series of unexpected alliances.

The letter from Caroline Kennedy drafts a damning profile of RFK Jr., characterizing him as a man ‘craving recognition and authority’. She also labeled him as a two-faced individual who, despite his own children being vaccinated, campaigns against vaccination. Take a step back in time to the 1970s and Caroline Kennedy revives bitter recollections of Kennedy Jr.

She remembers Kennedy Jr.’s basement, garage, and dorm room as reactive spots where drugs were prevalent and his peculiar fascination as he blended baby chicks and mice as feed for his pet hawks. The picture she paints is one filled with desolation and violence. ‘I exhort the Senate to dismiss his candidacy,’ she stresses.

The opposition against Kennedy Jr. wasn’t confined to Caroline, his sons have also been vocal on social media, urging family members to denounce his actions. One who aligns with Caroline’s opinion stated, ‘Caroline embodies the principles our family should uphold,’ and praised Caroline’s unblemished record of public service.

In this person’s eyes, Caroline epitomizes the true spirit and legacy of the Kennedy family, having always chosen light over darkness. Caroline’s open letter regretted that RFK Jr. was ‘prepared to amass wealth while denying access to a vaccine capable of preventing nearly all types of cervical cancer, a vaccine safely administered to millions of young boys and girls globally.’

While the members of the Congressional hearing will undoubtedly probe Kennedy’s stance on vaccines and his AIDS theories, it’s likely they will also delve into his financial dealings. Kennedy has stated that his anti-vaccination campaign was causing him to lose money. However, his income from his anti-vaccine charitable organization, Children’s Health Defense, escalated dramatically in the aftermath of the COVID outbreak.

‘Funds inundated the tax-exempt entity Children’s Health Defense, doubling its revenue in 2020 to $6.8 million, and raised Kennedy’s annual income to $510,515 in 2022 from $40,200 in 2016.’ Towards the end of the previous year, Kennedy revealed in an amendment to his financial declarations to the Office of Government Ethics that he had grossly underreported his income from the charitable organization.

This casts doubt on his previous claim of financial struggle due to his anti-vaccine initiatives. The stakes are higher than they have ever been, with the Kennedy family’s reputation hanging in the balance and the health and safety of the public at large in question. RFK Jr’s future hangs in the balance as more spotlight is shone on his conduct and controversial views.

What is unmistakably clear is that the Kennedy family is publicly wrestling with its own legacy, trying to define what it stands for in this turbulent political era. Caroline stands as a model of service and dedication to public service, casting a stark contrast to the shadow surrounding RFK Jr. Only time will tell how this deep-seated family dispute will resolve.

As the Kennedy family navigates their public representation and the portrayal of their legacy, the critical role of vaccines and public health initiatives should not be overshadowed. While personal drama unfolds, the world watches and waits. As this story evolves, it serves as a potent reminder that public figures carry significant responsibility and accountability.

Therefore, this saga isn’t merely a family feud, but a larger question about the role of public service, authenticity, and the balancing act between personal beliefs and the public good. The story of RFK Jr., Caroline Kennedy, and the greater Kennedy family continues to unfold, capturing the attention of the world.