In a recent appearance on Newsmax’s The Balance with Eric Bolling, Donald Trump Jr., the son of former President Donald Trump, unleashed a scathing critique of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., characterizing him as a “radical Democrat” and asserting that he is “no conservative.”
Trump began by recounting how Kennedy had gained visibility in his social media feeds approximately nine months ago, speculating that some were attempting to position Kennedy as an alternative force against Trump. Trump highlighted Kennedy’s anti-vaccine stance as the only policy where he leans slightly right, but quickly pointed out that this is overshadowed by Kennedy’s longstanding liberal positions on various issues.
According to Trump, Kennedy’s history reveals a consistent alignment with liberal values. Trump accused Kennedy of supporting open borders throughout his life, opposing farmers, championing radical environmentalism, and displaying a strong anti-gun stance. Trump expressed skepticism about Kennedy’s recent change of heart on these issues, questioning the authenticity of such a shift that occurred just six months ago.
While acknowledging that Kennedy could be viewed as an alternative to President Joe Biden within the Democratic Party, Trump emphasized that Kennedy’s divergence from the Biden administration is primarily centered around his anti-vaccine position. Trump contended that, when scrutinizing Kennedy’s overall record, it becomes evident that he does not align with conservative values.
In response to Kennedy’s attempt to court libertarian voters, Trump criticized the move, arguing that Kennedy’s anti-vaccine stance does not make him a true libertarian. Trump questioned the compatibility of Kennedy’s views with libertarian principles, highlighting the incongruities between Kennedy’s positions and the core tenets of libertarianism.
Trump concluded his remarks by suggesting that the effort to promote Kennedy’s candidacy is part of a broader strategy to hinder the political influence of Donald Trump. He asserted that while Kennedy might be a more viable option for Democrats compared to Joe Biden, Kennedy should not be mistaken for a conservative candidate.
This exchange reflects the ongoing dynamics within the political landscape, where individuals associated with prominent political families engage in sharp criticism and analysis of emerging candidates. The debate surrounding Kennedy’s ideological alignment and authenticity underscores the complex interplay of party affiliations and shifting policy positions in contemporary American politics. As the 2024 presidential race unfolds, the scrutiny of candidates from both within and outside established political parties is likely to intensify.
I saw it sort of started like nine months ago. He was appearing in my social feeds from people I don’t follow, but they were forced feeding it down there because I think they were trying to create, you know, a cudgel to Trump, someone else, but the reality is RFK is a radical liberal who happens to be anti-vax. That may be the one policy where he leans a little bit right, but he was for open borders for his entire life. He’s against farmers, he was a radical environmentalist, he was super anti-gun, you know? He says he’s changed his mind. He’s changed his mind on everything that he did for decades? Everything magically six months ago? I don’t believe that. So you know, he’s a phenomenal alternative to Joe Biden as a Democrat, but he is a radical Democrat.
Again, the only place where he’s historically ever different from anything coming out of the Biden administration is that he’s anti-vaccine. That’s not enough. I think once people look at the record, it will speak for itself. So I think he’s a great alternative as a Democrat, you know, maybe if people want to vote that way, but if you’re gonna vote for RFK– I see he’s trying to get libertarians now. I’m like, again, he’s anti-vax, but literally everything else would not be libertarian.
