In a powerful video posted to YouTube on Tuesday, Caroline Kennedy, the only surviving child of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy, publicly denounced her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling him a "predator" and urging senators to reject his nomination as President Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Health and Human Services. Reading from a letter addressed to U.S. senators, Caroline Kennedy delivered a damning critique of her cousin’s character and actions, stating that his behavior "has cost lives" and alleging he preys on vulnerable individuals, including parents of sick children.

 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., known for his controversial stance on vaccines, faces a significant hurdle in his confirmation hearings scheduled for Wednesday. He is set to appear before both the Senate Finance Committee and the Health, Education, Labor, and Pension Committee. His confirmation, which requires a simple majority in the Senate, has drawn fierce opposition due to his views on public health, his past accusations of voter fraud in New York, and his divisive stance on abortion. With all Senate Democrats and three Republican votes needed to block his appointment, the hearings promise to be contentious.

 

In her letter, Caroline Kennedy did not hold back, accusing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of exploiting the fears and desperation of those in need. She specifically highlighted his outspoken skepticism of vaccines, a position that she argued should disqualify him from leading the Department of Health and Human Services. “He preys on the desperation of parents, sick children, and even his own family members,” Kennedy wrote, adding that his actions were "a perverse scene of despair and violence."

 

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly denied being "anti-vaccine," telling NBC News in November, “I wouldn’t take away anybody’s vaccines.” However, he has made statements that undermine public trust in vaccines, such as claiming during an interview with podcaster Lex Fridman that there are no safe and effective vaccines available. He has also criticized the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines, asserting that he had doubts about their efficacy as early as May 2020 after analyzing early animal studies. These positions have fueled his critics’ concerns about his ability to oversee a department tasked with safeguarding public health.

 

Caroline Kennedy also detailed what she described as troubling personal behavior, including anecdotes of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. feeding blended baby chickens and mice to his hawks. She characterized these actions as emblematic of a pattern of violence and despair, further underscoring her assertion that he is unfit for public office.

 

Beyond his controversial rhetoric, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has also come under scrutiny for financial conflicts of interest. According to Caroline Kennedy, he has profited significantly from lawsuits targeting vaccine manufacturers. Specifically, she pointed to his involvement in a case against pharmaceutical company Merck over Gardasil, a vaccine that prevents cervical cancer. The Associated Press reported that Kennedy earned more than $850,000 from the case last year. “In other words, he is willing to enrich himself by denying access to a vaccine that can prevent almost all forms of cervical cancer and which has been safely administered to millions of boys and girls,” Caroline Kennedy wrote.

 

As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. prepares to face the Senate, the accusations from his cousin cast a long shadow over his confirmation bid. Whether these charges will influence the outcome remains to be seen, but they have undoubtedly added a deeply personal and dramatic dimension to an already contentious nomination process.

 

 

Based on a report by Newsweek 2025-01-30

 

 

Naa why worry it’s just another one of trumps (best people) heck we can have polio  TB whooping cough measles why worry it will be great kids crippled and being kept alive in iron lungs ……it will be a great day if this imbecile gets in…..obvious sarcasm alert I hope a few republicans have some courage and reject this nut case……hey look on the bright side looks like they rescinded the killing of all government subsidies fiasco guess they realized that hungry kids and stabbing vets in the guts looked bad.but hey take heart he’s only been in 9 days plenty of time left for the felon to wreak the country.

They always do this when something like this happens. Never before.

So she's a pro-Covid-vaxx shill and a progressive Leftie who is a staunch member of the status-quo.  I'm surprised that she wasn't dusted off and instructed to say that JFK Jr. raped here when she was a teen. I wouldn't doubt that some Blue-babe will finally be rolled out in Cavenaugh fashion to accuse JFK Jr of rape before this is done.  Instead she just goes for character assassination.  Yep - they are afraid - very very afraid -  because if JFK Jr is confirmed he is going to shake the foundations of the established health care racket to it's core.  They are p***ing themselves at the prospect.

What is Trump doing taking on this left wing democrat nut job?

Terrible pick.

You can never trust them.

So she kept quiet all these years? If he is a predator then tell the world as soon as possible.  Also, does she know of his victims? "Predator" is a very strong word that is associated with violent criminals. She has done good in the world and most recently served as the US Ambassodor to Japan and Australia but what is true reason for this video at this time? 

19 minutes ago, connda said:

because if JFK Jr is confirmed he is going to shake the foundations of the established health care racket to it's core

Like anyone wholly unqualified for the job might do?

4 hours ago, Tug said:

Naa why worry it’s just another one of trumps (best people) heck we can have polio  TB whooping cough measles why worry it will be great kids crippled and being kept alive in iron lungs ……it will be a great day if this imbecile gets in…..obvious sarcasm alert I hope a few republicans have some courage and reject this nut case……hey look on the bright side looks like they rescinded the killing of all government subsidies fiasco guess they realized that hungry kids and stabbing vets in the guts looked bad.but hey take heart he’s only been in 9 days plenty of time left for the felon to wreak the country.

as i read this i realised that Paul Joseph Goebbels would have been so pleased his method was succesful

2 hours ago, sqwakvfr said:

So she kept quiet all these years? If he is a predator then tell the world as soon as possible.  Also, does she know of his victims? "Predator" is a very strong word that is associated with violent criminals. She has done good in the world and most recently served as the US Ambassodor to Japan and Australia but what is true reason for this video at this time? 

This is nothing more than "sour grapes".  The Kennedys has always been hard core liberal Democratics.  For one of their own to break away is just too hard for them to bear and they simply resort to slander.

I'd call out her choice of the word "predator" given its toxic common usage since the Me Too movement.

 

Sensationalizing a complicated issue of programs that may not be delivering more benefits than costs and harm.  I'm looking forward to seeing the actual data that I'm sure has been collected, but not shown to the public. 

 

But that's going to take someone with a new paradigm.  Like RFK Jr.  Even if I question a lot of his statements.

 

 

Between insurance companies doing all they can to block claims, to big pharma bleeding healthcare dry, to Obamacare and everything else in between, it's definitely time for someone to shake the tree.  Is this guy the right person to do it?  I've no idea, time will tell if he gets confirmed.  But the status quo is clearly not right.

4 hours ago, sqwakvfr said:

So she kept quiet all these years? If he is a predator then tell the world as soon as possible. 

 

She won't do that because it's untrue and she'd likely get sued. 

 

She'd rather throw out vague accusations and slurs with nothing to back them up. Typical of the left. 

44 minutes ago, Watawattana said:

Between insurance companies doing all they can to block claims, to big pharma bleeding healthcare dry, to Obamacare and everything else in between, it's definitely time for someone to shake the tree.  Is this guy the right person to do it?  I've no idea, time will tell if he gets confirmed.  But the status quo is clearly not right.

Trump will not upset Big Pharma or the Medical Insurance Industry.

 

He’s already removed price controls on prescription medicines.

4 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Trump will not upset Big Pharma or the Medical Insurance Industry.

 

He’s already removed price controls on prescription medicines.

Poor lefty. The left is in the pocket of big pharma, that's why they supported Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders for President in 2020. 

 

phonies 

1 minute ago, Yellowtail said:

Poor lefty. The left is in the pocket of big pharma, that's why they supported Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders for President in 2020. 

 

phonies 

Let me get this right.

 

Legislating to reduce the rapacious pricing of prescription medicines is an example of being in the pocket of big pharma.

 

 

 

 

13 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Let me get this right.

 

Legislating to reduce the rapacious pricing of prescription medicines is an example of being in the pocket of big pharma.

 

 

 

 

While I agree that taking away the price caps is really bad, these two did get quite a bit of money from big pharma, didn't they?

25 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Let me get this right.

 

Legislating to reduce the rapacious pricing of prescription medicines is an example of being in the pocket of big pharma.

 

Pretending to reduce the rapacious pricing of prescription medicines is an example of being in the pocket of big pharma, yes. 

 

What got cheaper under Biden? 

11 minutes ago, GarryP said:

While I agree that taking away the price caps is really bad, these two did get quite a bit of money from big pharma, didn't they?

Why is taking price caps off bad? 

13 minutes ago, GarryP said:

While I agree that taking away the price caps is really bad, these two did get quite a bit of money from big pharma, didn't they?

Yes, funding ‘spoiler candidates’ to split the vote of the candidate/party you don’t want to win is a thing.

7 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Pretending to reduce the rapacious pricing of prescription medicines is an example of being in the pocket of big pharma, yes. 

 

What got cheaper under Biden? 

Insulin, by example.

 

But there’s more:

 

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/amp/health/heres-a-list-of-drugs-affected-by-bidens-latest-medicare-price-cuts

This joker is less than unqualified but will get all Republicans' support cuz this billionaire <deleted><deleted> has publicly threatened to "primary" anyone who doesn't support the candidates. This is beyond stupid, it's just plain dangerous.

https://www.thecut.com/article/nicole-shanahan-rfk-jr-threats.html

3 minutes ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Insulin, by example.

It only went down for people on Medicare, and Biden lied and said it went from $400 to $35 a month. 

 

 

Did she raise alarm over the Bidens predatory behavior? (Laptop/diary/Tara Reade) or is she only in a tizzy now for political reasons? Just trying to get a feel for her integrity and honesty. 

What does she know about politics? The last time she tried her hand in it trying to take on Hilary Clintons seat she didn't want to divulge any of her own financial concerns, she aint no angel, hypocrite with something to hide.

The country desperately needs RFKjr and a new attitude towards public health and health care. What now exists isn't working. Too many people fat, eating terrible foods pumped up with additives the rest of the civilized world refuses to allow, policy dictated by Big Pharma.

 

And it's not just the Democrats who are owned by pharma companies that are uniting against him, it's Republicans, too, especially National Review type Republicans. Republicans have a chance to reorder a new political coalition that can win for decades. It'll not happen if new members of that coalition are immediately sabotaged by the likes of McConnell, Cornyn, Susan Collins, and Murkowski. They aren't interested in changing anything.

8 minutes ago, John Drake said:

The country desperately needs RFKjr and a new attitude towards public health and health care. What now exists isn't working. Too many people fat, eating terrible foods pumped up with additives the rest of the civilized world refuses to allow, policy dictated by Big Pharma.

 

And it's not just the Democrats who are owned by pharma companies that are uniting against him, it's Republicans, too, especially National Review type Republicans. Republicans have a chance to reorder a new political coalition that can win for decades. It'll not happen if new members of that coalition are immediately sabotaged by the likes of McConnell, Cornyn, Susan Collins, and Murkowski. They aren't interested in changing anything.

Desperate for change? YES!

But THIS guy?!? NO!

If a billionaire has to threaten every Republican either vote for him or get fired (primaried) - PLEASE tell me you see how this is a problem!

 

2 minutes ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Desperate for change? YES!

But THIS guy?!? NO!

If a billionaire has to threaten every Republican either vote for him or get fired (primaried) - PLEASE tell me you see how this is a problem!

 

Poor lefty. if there were a leftist billionaire threatening to primary anyone that voted for him, you'd think that was great. 

 

2 minutes ago, Yellowtail said:

Poor lefty. if there were a leftist billionaire threatening to primary anyone that voted for him, you'd think that was great. 

 

Your posts are usually pretty messed up, but this is one of your worst ever. You could not be more wrong and you know it. You're just looking for any excuse to use your extremely limited one-word vocabulary.

3 minutes ago, HappyExpat57 said:

Your posts are usually pretty messed up, but this is one of your worst ever. You could not be more wrong and you know it. You're just looking for any excuse to use your extremely limited one-word vocabulary.

Wow, guess I hit a nerve 

2 hours ago, Chomper Higgot said:

Trump will not upset Big Pharma or the Medical Insurance Industry.

 

He’s already removed price controls on prescription medicines.

 

Of the thousands of prescription drugs we see on the pharmacy shelves, Biden was planning to negotiate 10 of them down, starting in 2026.  With another 10 or so added each year, long after he would have termed out had he even run and won.  Hardly a stellar success against Big Pharma.