In a speech at the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meeting, former President Donald Trump criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a “radical left.” Separately, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes announced the indictment of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani in connection with the 2020 election case. Giuliani, who is facing charges of conspiracy, fraud, and forgery, was served with the indictment shortly after his 80th birthday celebration.
Former President Trump delivered a fiery speech at the National Rifle Association’s Annual Meeting, attacking independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and calling for a ‘drug test’ for President Biden. Trump urged the crowd to vote for conservative candidates, criticizing Kennedy as ‘radical left’ and Biden as ‘high as a kite’. He endorsed the NRA’s agenda and called for gun owners to get out and vote.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has accused former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden of colluding to exclude him from upcoming presidential debates, labeling them as ‘giant cowards.’ Trump has since responded, stating that RFK Jr. requires more than just his name to secure a spot on the debate stage. According to Trump, RFK Jr.’s low polling numbers and perceived decline in popularity are not sufficient grounds for debate participation. CNN, the organizer of one of the debates, has established criteria that candidates must meet to qualify, including meeting specific ballot access and polling thresholds.
Former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has shifted his position on abortion, now supporting a woman’s right to choose even up to the ninth month of pregnancy. Kennedy’s evolving views were influenced by data revealing a significant number of elective late-term abortions. He believes the state has an interest in protecting viable fetuses at that stage. Kennedy’s family is divided on the issue, reflecting his own background in both the pro-life and pro-choice movements. Despite Biden’s campaign distancing itself from Kennedy’s extreme stance, the former candidate’s change in perspective highlights the complex and nuanced nature of abortion debates.
The changes to the Electoral College map after the 2020 Census could prove to be pivotal for Trump, who benefited significantly from the adjustments. Republican-leaning states gained two votes in the Electoral College and Democrat-leaning states lost two. These changes make it possible for Trump to win the 2024 election with fewer states than what was required in 2020. If Trump does win in 2024 and the changes to the Electoral College end up contributing to his success, Democrats will use the situation as an excuse to expand their efforts to replace the Electoral College model with a national popular vote system.
In a years-old deposition, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claimed doctors informed him a parasitic worm had consumed a portion of his brain before expiring within his skull. Kennedy attributed his cognitive issues, including memory loss, to this condition. A second opinion revealed the brain abnormality was a deceased parasite, likely a pork tapeworm larva. Kennedy also received a diagnosis of mercury poisoning from excessive fish consumption, which is believed to have contributed to his severe mental fog. However, his campaign asserted that dietary modifications have fully resolved his symptoms without lasting consequences. Despite this medical history, RFK Jr. presents himself as physically superior to former President Trump and President Biden, highlighting his active lifestyle through social media.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is facing fierce criticism from Republicans over resurfaced video comments where he claimed individuals in red states are more likely to commit heinous crimes and “murder you.” RFK Jr.’s remarks, made at a 2005 IdeaCity speech, have drawn condemnation from several Republican members of Congress, who have accused him of making “divisive attacks” against red state America. RFK Jr. has defended his comments, arguing that he used criteria “that most of us use to judge morality” to determine that blue states are more moral than red states.
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has threatened to file a lawsuit against the potential TikTok ban, arguing that it violates constitutional rights. He claims that the ban is not genuinely about data security concerns but rather a political move against China. Despite President Biden’s recent inclusion of language in a $95 billion spending bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S., ByteDance, the app’s Chinese parent company, has denied plans to sell the app. TikTok officials have also stated that they will challenge the law in court, citing its unconstitutionality.
Democratic megadonor Reid Hoffman has launched a super PAC, Clear Choice PAC, to oppose independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s bid for the presidency. The PAC has raised $375,000 and disbursed $34,075 to digital media firm Gambit Strategies. Kennedy has secured ballot access in Michigan and is also on the ballot in Utah and has gathered the required signatures in several other states. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) and other liberal outside groups are also organizing campaigns against Kennedy and other independent and third-party candidates.
The Trump campaign’s efforts to elevate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to harm Biden’s chances are backfiring, with Kennedy potentially eroding Trump’s support base instead. Kennedy, a former Democrat, has embraced conspiracy theories and has appealed to some Trump supporters. His independent candidacy complicates the 2024 electoral dynamics, showcasing how even allies of the former president can pose unexpected challenges.
