Former President Donald Trump expressed praise for Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., describing him as a “smart” and “good man” during a radio interview with Howie Carr. Trump noted that both he and Kennedy shared an appreciation for “common sense.”
Trump acknowledged the criticism Kennedy faced from the media, comparing it to the scrutiny he himself experienced. Despite their political differences, Trump stated that he had a positive relationship with Kennedy over the years and appreciated the compliment Kennedy gave him regarding his debating skills.
Trump also acknowledged Kennedy as a good person with his heart in the right place, mentioning that he saw a poll indicating Kennedy’s support at 22%. While Trump had not recently spoken to Kennedy, he emphasized their shared belief in common sense, irrespective of political ideology.
Just hang in — I mean they go after you. He’s been very nice to me, I’ve actually had a very nice relationship with him over the years. He’s a very smart guy, and a good guy. He said that Trump’s the greatest debater and you can’t just [inaudible] going against Trump. I was very honored by the fact that he said that, glad he feels that.
But he’s a very good man and his heart is in the right place and he’s doing really well! I saw a poll, he’s at 22. That’s pretty good, that’s pretty good. Doing very well.
So have you talked to him lately?” inquired Carr.
“No, I haven’t. I would, but I haven’t. We have, there’s a lot of things, you know, he’s a common sense guy and so am I, so whether you’re conservative or liberal, common sense is common sense.
Following Trump’s victory in the 2016 presidential election, there was speculation about Kennedy being asked to lead a commission on vaccination safety and scientific integrity. However, Trump’s transition team clarified that while the president-elect had enjoyed his conversation with Kennedy, he was exploring the possibility of forming a commission on autism, not specifically focusing on vaccination safety.
Kennedy, who is running for the Democratic presidential nomination against President Joe Biden, has gained attention for his views on various topics, including his assertion that wifi causes cancer and “leaky brain.”
