Robert F Kennedy Jr announces independent run for 2024 US election

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the famous Kennedy family, has decided to run for the 2024 U.S. presidential election as an independent candidate. He initially ran as a Democrat but has now chosen to go his own way.

Kennedy, who is 69 years old, is known for his controversial beliefs, such as opposing vaccinations and promoting conspiracy theories. He made this announcement in a passionate speech in Philadelphia, where he expressed his sadness about leaving the Democratic Party, a party associated with his uncle, John F. Kennedy, and his father, Robert F. Kennedy.
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He declared his independence from all political parties and criticized various institutions, including Wall Street, pharmaceutical companies, military contractors, and the media. He also took aim at the two major political parties, which he said were leading the country towards disaster.

Kennedy acknowledged the growing dissatisfaction in the country and suggested that change was needed. However, his campaign launch had some hiccups, with technical difficulties during his speech.

Notably, some members of the Kennedy family publicly opposed his candidacy, stating that he did not share the same values or vision as their father, and they believed his campaign could be harmful to the country.

Kennedy's chances of winning the election are extremely low, but his candidacy could still affect the outcome by drawing votes away from other candidates. Some experts are debating whether his independent run will hurt the Democrats or Republicans more.

Kennedy has faced criticism for spreading false information about topics like Wi-Fi and vaccines. He was also accused of making antisemitic remarks and associating with extremist groups.
Robert F Kennedy Jr
Despite his history as a Democrat, Kennedy has appeared on conservative media outlets like Fox News and associated with right-wing figures like Steve Bannon and Alex Jones.

At his campaign launch in Philadelphia, various speakers, including his wife Cheryl Hines and campaign manager Dennis Kucinich, addressed the audience. A Native American elder used the occasion to call for unity and healing.

While Kennedy's announcement was streamed online, it reached a relatively small audience.

Republicans have distanced themselves from Kennedy, emphasizing his past support for Democratic candidates and positions on various issues. They argue that there is little difference between him and a typical Democratic politician. Please Share This News Thank You

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