Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced criticism from his wife and other Kennedy family members after endorsing former President Trump. The tension surfaced during his appearance on “Fox News Sunday” with Shannon Bream.
Bream brought up a letter from Kennedy’s siblings condemning his endorsement. They were upset by his decision, given the family’s deep ties to the Democratic Party.
“My family is at the heart of the Democratic Party,” Kennedy responded. He acknowledged their concerns but emphasized the importance of family discussions. “We were raised to debate fiercely yet love each other deeply,” he said.
Despite the criticism, Kennedy stressed that some family members support him. “There are many in my family working on my campaign,” he noted.
Kennedy also touched on his wife, actress Cheryl Hines. She expressed discomfort with his decision, even posting about it on social media. Kennedy admitted she was “very uncomfortable” with his choice.
In a public letter, his siblings reiterated their support for Vice President Kamala Harris. They viewed Kennedy’s endorsement of Trump as a betrayal of family values.
“We believe in Harris and Walz,” the letter stated. It was signed by five of Kennedy’s siblings, who expressed their disappointment.
Joe Kennedy III, a grandson of Robert F. Kennedy, echoed the sentiment, saying the letter was “well said.”
RFK Jr. justified his decision by criticizing the Democratic National Committee. He accused them of running a “sham primary” and waging a legal war against both Trump and himself.