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Trump Accuses RFK Jr. of Being a Democrat Plant in Rant

Apr 27, 2024 1 min read

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Former President Donald Trump has launched a series of social media attacks against independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Truth Social. Trump labeled Kennedy a "Dangerous Left Liberal" and a "Democrat plant," suggesting his candidacy is a strategy to aid President Joe Biden's reelection. He further criticized Kennedy's running mate, Nichole Shanahan, as not being a serious contender, and referred to a vote for Kennedy as a "Wasted protest vote."

Trump's comments come in the wake of an NBC News poll indicating that Kennedy's campaign might negatively impact Trump's prospects of returning to the Oval Office. The former president also disparaged Kennedy's influence on environmental policies, which he claims have led to increased energy prices, and described Kennedy's stance on various issues, such as the Second Amendment and border security, as extreme.

In his posts, Trump highlighted his view that a vote for Kennedy could potentially siphon votes from his own base, if Republicans were fully informed about Kennedy's positions. This narrative positions Kennedy as a potential spoiler in the upcoming election, with Trump suggesting that his presidency would be more detrimental than Biden's current administration. The Kennedy family, however, has expressed public support for Trump's 2024 presidential campaign.

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