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Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has repeatedly downplayed the severity of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, suggesting that the response was exaggerated and that the Biden administration poses a greater threat to democracy. He has also expressed willingness to consider pardoning Jan. 6 rioters if elected president and has been criticized for spreading misinformation about vaccines and Covid.
Entrepreneurs and influencers from anti-vaccine and far-right communities gathered at the RePlatform conference in Las Vegas to discuss building an "uncancellable" future, highlighting the mistrust of big financial institutions and tech companies. The event showcased alternative payment processors like GabPay, drawing attendees from anti-vaccine activists, Trump supporters, and Christian conservatives seeking to build a "freedom economy." This movement reflects a broader fusion of communities reacting to COVID-19, stolen election narratives, and transgender visibility, framing the creation of a separate economy as a matter of survival.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the famous Kennedy political dynasty, is running for president as an independent candidate, drawing attention with his famous name and controversial views on vaccines. Despite being a longshot, his campaign has attracted large crowds and support. Kennedy's platform includes fighting corporate influence, reducing military and healthcare spending, and addressing rising housing costs. He faces significant challenges in getting on the ballot and winning the presidency, but his relatively strong showing in some national polls provides a glimmer of hope.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nephew of President John F. Kennedy, has spent years spreading false information about vaccines, including the debunked claim that they cause autism. Kennedy's anti-vaccine group, Children's Health Defense, has published books that promote misinformation, including one falsely claiming that COVID-19 vaccines caused sudden deaths among young people. The book featured the photo of a deceased child without permission or accurate information about the cause of death. Kennedy's actions have led to real harm, with people delaying important medical care and facing harassment. His decision to run as an independent candidate for president raises concerns about the further spread of harmful misinformation.
Former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey appeared to endorse anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Democratic presidential nomination over the weekend. Kennedy launched his campaign for the 2024 Democratic primary in April, becoming the second Democrat to challenge President Biden for the nomination. Dorsey retweeted a video of Kennedy saying he could beat former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Kennedy's personal Instagram account was suspended in 2021 for spreading misinformation about COVID-19 and vaccines.
Anti-vaccine activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has launched a presidential bid for 2024 against President Joe Biden, but his campaign is met with skepticism from voters and opposition from the Kennedy family. Kennedy's anti-vaccine activism has been controversial, and his bid is not expected to gain much traction.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and member of the Kennedy political dynasty, announced a long-shot bid to challenge incumbent President Joe Biden for the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination. Kennedy's campaign could serve as a platform to advance claims that childhood immunizations pose health risks, a theory that has been discredited by multiple scientific reviews. Kennedy has been banned from YouTube and Instagram for spreading misinformation about vaccines and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an anti-vaccine activist and attorney from the Kennedy family, announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States in 2024. Kennedy, who has become one of the most prominent voices in the anti-vaccine movement, aims to "end the corrupt merger of state and corporate power." He will face Marianne Williamson and likely President Joe Biden in the primaries.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent anti-vaccine activist and nephew of former President John F. Kennedy, announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election as a Democrat. He is the second Democrat to run for president in 2024 after Marianne Williamson. President Joe Biden is expected to run for a second term, but has not yet made a formal announcement. Kennedy's history of propagating anti-vaccine theories has made him well known, and he railed against drugs and vaccines in his campaign launch speech. While polling shows most Democratic voters want someone other than Biden to be the party's candidate in 2024, the party has signaled it will stand behind the incumbent president if he seeks reelection.