Just hours before Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Senate confirmation hearing as Donald Trump’s nominee to head the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of former US President John F. Kennedy and a seasoned diplomat, delivered a harsh indictment of her cousin.
Kennedy describes RFK Jr. in her impactful letter, which has rocked political circles, as a cunning “predator” who is hooked to “attention and power.”
His past actions, divisive opinions, and potential threats as the head of a $1.7 trillion federal health agency are all depicted in the open letter, which is supported by a video message that goes with it.
Important Disclosures in Caroline Kennedy’s Letter about RFK Jr.
1. Unsettling Claims of Animal Cruelty
Known for his skill in falconry, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is accused of committing horrifying animal abuse when he was younger.
He would “enjoy showing off how he put baby chickens and mice in a blender to feed his hawks,” according to Caroline Kennedy’s letter.
She made it clear that these behaviours were part of a larger, more concerning pattern of behaviour rather than merely reflecting his falconry techniques.
She denounced her cousin’s behaviour in her letter, writing, “It was frequently a perverse scene of despair and violence.”
2. Taking advantage of Trump’s Grovelling and the Kennedy Name
RFK Jr. was also criticised by Caroline Kennedy for exploiting the Kennedy family’s reputation for his own political advantage.
She noted that he first used the reputation of his uncle, former President John F. Kennedy, to support his unsuccessful presidential campaign before switching to Donald Trump in an attempt to land a governmental position.
She wrote, “Bobby grovelled to Donald Trump for a job after stealing my father’s image and distorting President Kennedy’s legacy to further his own unsuccessful presidential campaign.”
She continued by accusing him of exploiting his uncle, John F. Kennedy, and father, Robert F. Kennedy, for political influence and personal attention.
“It is inexplicable that someone who is prepared to use their own traumatic family tragedies for publicity would be in charge of life-or-death situations in the United States.”
Vaccinating his own children while discouraging others is hypocritical.
Caroline Kennedy charges RFK Jr. with being a blatant hypocrite for vaccinating his own children while inciting public anxiety, even though he actively promoted anti-vaccine propaganda and discouraged parents from vaccinating their children.
She said, “Bobby takes advantage of the panic of parents with ill children by vaccinating his own while discouraging others.”
She contended that his persistent disinformation over vaccines and the healthcare system had caused needless lives and damaged public confidence in medical science.
4. Perilous Anti-Vaccine Schemes to Make Money
Caroline Kennedy saved some of her most scathing remarks for RFK Jr.’s divisive anti-vaccine position, which she claims is not only risky but also driven by money.
Kennedy asserts that he is not “anti-vaccine,” but his engagement in legal actions against vaccine producers betrays a different view.
According to his financial filings, he intends to get legal fees from Wisner Baum, a company that is suing the makers of the HPV vaccination Gardasil.
She wrote, “He is willing to enrich himself through his anti-vaccination campaign by denying access to a vaccine that has been safely administered to millions of boys and girls and can prevent almost all forms of cervical cancer.”
His radical views on vaccines, she continued, run counter to those of the majority of Americans, medical experts, and even the larger Kennedy family.
5. Getting Family Members to Addict Drugs
Prior to being found guilty of possession in 1984 and sent to treatment, RFK Jr. struggled with heroin addiction for 14 years, a battle he has openly acknowledged. Caroline Kennedy, however, claims that he not only battled addiction but also deliberately pushed his family members in the same terrible direction.
She claimed that his house, whether it was his garage, basement, or college residence hall, turned become a centre for drug use. She claims that several siblings and cousins, whom he led into drug use, suffered tragic consequences, including illness and death.
Despite acknowledging his recovery, she criticized him for continuing to manipulate and deceive people for personal gain.
In response, RFK Jr. defended his record.
For a considerable amount of time, RFK Jr. has insisted that he is not “anti-vaccine” but rather supports “vaccine safety.”
However, major social media sites have banned his content for propagating false information, and medical experts have extensively refuted his provocative ideas.
Despite criticism from the scientific community and even his own family, RFK Jr. has remained influential, first as a Democrat, then as an independent candidate for president, and now as Trump’s choice for one of the most important federal healthcare positions.
In an explosive open letter prior to the confirmation hearing, Caroline Kennedy denounces RFK Jr. as a “predator.”
In a scathing open letter, Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of former President John F. Kennedy, publicly denounced her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
The letter calls on senators to reject his nomination as the future Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) under the Trump administration and was published only hours before his Senate confirmation hearing.
Kennedy Labels RFK Jr. a ‘Predator’ with Perilous Views
Former US ambassador Caroline Kennedy was unreserved in her condemnation, calling RFK Jr. a “predator” who is “addicted to attention and power.” She accused him of taking advantage of weaker families in the widely shared post, which also contradicted his own public position on immunisation.
“I have known Bobby my whole life; we grew up together,” she stated. “It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because he himself is a predator.”
Kennedy cited RFK Jr.’s past vaccination scepticism, arguing that it disqualifies him from the top health position.
She further accused him of aligning himself with Donald Trump and utilising his family name to further his career.
Claims of Substance Abuse and Animal Cruelty
In addition, the letter contained startling details regarding RFK Jr.’s personal background, such as accusations of drug and animal abuse.
Kennedy alleged that he used to blend live baby chickens and mice to feed his birds of prey, describing it as a “perverse scene of despair and violence.”
Additionally, she accused him of introducing several family members to drug use, leading to addiction, illness, and even death. RFK Jr. has previously admitted to battling heroin addiction and pleaded guilty in 1984 to possessing heroin on an airplane.
The Vaccine Scandal and Political Opportunism of RFK Jr.
Kennedy denounced RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine activism as “dangerous and wilfully misinformed.”
Despite his long-standing opposition to childhood vaccines, she noted that he made sure his own children received the shots.
“Bobby preys on the desperation of parents of sick children—vaccinating his own kids while hypocritically discouraging other parents from vaccinating theirs,” she stated.
Prior to supporting Trump, RFK Jr. conducted an independent presidential campaign.
He has since declared that he is not “anti-vaccine” but rather wants to improve vaccination safety.
His financial records, however, raise questions about possible conflicts of interest because they show connections to a legal firm that is suing the company that makes the HPV vaccination Gardasil.
A Split Family and the Kennedy Legacy
Caroline Kennedy wrote that her uncle, Robert F. Kennedy, and father, JFK, would be “disgusted” by what RFK Jr. had done.
“He continues to grandstand off my father’s assassination, and that of his own father,” she stated. “It is incomprehensible that someone who exploits their own painful family tragedies for publicity would be entrusted with America’s health care system.”
His candidacy is still quite controversial as the Senate gets ready to interrogate RFK Jr. in what is anticipated to be a difficult confirmation hearing.
He would be in charge of the FDA, the CDC, and a $1.7 trillion health budget if confirmed.
The Political Repercussions: Implications for Trump’s Administration and RFK Jr.
A political tempest has been sparked by Caroline Kennedy’s letter, with many people doubting that RFK Jr. is qualified to head a government organisation that oversees the health and welfare of millions of Americans.
Legislators from both parties will have to compare his qualifications with his prior controversies once the Senate confirmation process gets underway.
In direct opposition to his prior remarks and deeds, RFK Jr. would be in charge of public health initiatives if approved, including funding for medical research, pandemic responses, and vaccination campaigns.
Conclusion: A Kennedy Family Conflict with Wide-Reaching Effects
Wider political conflicts in the United States are highlighted by the severe rift within the Kennedy family. Although some conservative and anti-establishment groups have backed RFK Jr., his own family members have always distanced themselves from him.
The letter from Caroline Kennedy serves as a warning concerning RFK Jr.’s past as well as the potential consequences of his leadership at HHS for the future of public health in the United States.
The stakes are bigger than ever for the Kennedy family and the nation as a whole as the confirmation battle progresses.