Environmental Advocates Urge RFK Jr. to Withdraw Presidential Bid

Dozens of former colleagues at the Natural Resources Defense Council are urging Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to drop out of the presidential race, citing concerns that his candidacy could act as an election spoiler benefiting Donald Trump. Environmental advocacy groups have also denounced Kennedy as a conspiracy theorist and science denier, expressing worry that he could co-opt the credibility of the environmental movement for personal gain. Despite touting his environmental credentials, Kennedy's campaign has been criticized for promoting misleading conspiracy theories, including his belief that vaccines cause autism. Both an open letter and full-page ads suggest that Kennedy has no hope of winning and could potentially siphon votes away from President Biden, potentially aiding Trump's reelection.