Caroline Kennedy says RFK Jr cheated his way through life, urges senators not to confirm

Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy and a former U.S. ambassador, has come out strongly against her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as the next Secretary of Health and Human Services. In a letter to lawmakers, Caroline referred to RFK Jr. as a “predator” and stated that he was “unqualified” both professionally and personally for the role.

Caroline expressed her concerns about RFK Jr.’s lack of relevant government, financial management, and medical experience to lead the federal government’s chief public health agency. She also criticized her cousin’s personal qualities, calling him a “predator” who has exploited his family’s tragedies for publicity and led his siblings and cousins down a path of addiction.

While Caroline acknowledged that RFK Jr. had overcome his own addiction, she pointed out that he had encouraged others to follow a similar destructive path. She accused him of misrepresenting, lying, and cheating his way through life, and claimed that he was addicted to attention and power.

In addition to questioning RFK Jr.’s character, Caroline also took issue with his views on vaccines, calling them “dangerous and willfully misinformed.” RFK Jr. has previously suggested that vaccines cause autism and are not safe for young children, beliefs that Caroline described as harmful and misleading.

Caroline emphasized that overseeing agencies like the FDA, NIH, CDC, and CMS requires a deep understanding of public health issues and a commitment to protecting the most vulnerable members of society. She argued that RFK Jr. was not qualified to fill such a critical role, given his history of exploiting tragedies for personal gain and spreading misinformation about vaccines.

RFK Jr.’s nomination has faced opposition from both Republicans and Democrats, who have raised concerns about his controversial views on vaccines and public health. Lawmakers from rural states have also worried that RFK Jr.’s policies could negatively impact the agriculture sector.

As RFK Jr. prepares to face questions from Senate committees this week, his confirmation remains uncertain. Both the Senate Committee on Finance and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will have the opportunity to scrutinize his qualifications and decide whether to advance his nomination to a full floor vote.

In conclusion, Caroline Kennedy’s letter serves as a powerful rebuke of her cousin’s nomination and raises important questions about his fitness to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. As lawmakers consider RFK Jr.’s candidacy, they must carefully weigh the concerns raised by Caroline and others who have expressed reservations about his appointment.