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Lara Trump dismissed Caroline Kennedy’s remarks about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling them a political maneuver. She argued that Kennedy’s comments were orchestrated by Democrats to discredit RFK Jr. before his confirmation hearing. Lara Trump, former co-chair of the Republican National Committee, stated that Kennedy’s claims were motivated by partisanship rather than genuine concern.
Caroline Kennedy, daughter of John F. Kennedy, posted a video reading a letter to senators condemning her cousin’s nomination to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). She called him a “predator” who manipulates his father’s legacy for political gain. Lara Trump dismissed these accusations, saying they reflected resentment from a family deeply tied to the Democratic Party.
“There is no doubt that the reason Caroline Kennedy came out with this video in the time frame that she did was because she was probably encouraged by the Democrats to do it,” Lara Trump told NewsNation’s CUOMO. She asserted that the remarks would have no impact on his confirmation.
RFK Jr. is set to appear before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee this week as part of the confirmation process. Lara Trump encouraged people to watch the hearings and judge him based on his responses. “Everybody should watch the confirmation hearing, listen to the answers he delivers, and take them at face value,” she said.
Caroline Kennedy’s letter painted a dark picture of RFK Jr.’s past. She claimed he lacked any qualifications for the position, citing his absence of government, financial, or medical experience. However, she argued that his “personal qualities” were of even greater concern than his professional background.
“I have known Bobby my whole life; we grew up together,” Kennedy stated. “It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because he himself is a predator.” She accused him of fostering a culture of drug addiction among his younger brothers and cousins. She described his basement, garage, and dorm room as gathering places where drugs were readily available.
She also recounted disturbing anecdotes about his past, alleging that he enjoyed showcasing acts of cruelty. She claimed he would put baby chickens and mice in a blender to feed his hawks, describing it as a spectacle of “despair and violence.” These allegations painted RFK Jr. in a deeply troubling light.
Kennedy admitted that she had refrained from speaking out against him earlier. She attributed her silence to her role as U.S. ambassador to Australia and her reluctance to publicly criticize a family member. However, she insisted that his nomination was unacceptable.
Lara Trump found these remarks “disgusting” and politically motivated. She accused Democrats of using Kennedy as a tool to undermine RFK Jr.’s credibility. She argued that personal grievances should not interfere with evaluating a nominee’s qualifications for office.
The battle over RFK Jr.’s nomination reflects broader political divisions. While some view his candidacy as a challenge to traditional political norms, others see it as a troubling departure from necessary experience and integrity. His upcoming Senate hearing will serve as a test of how much these allegations will impact his path forward.
