RFK Jr.’s TikTok blames social media manager for comments on revealing video
OAN’s Brooke Mallory
3:19 PM – Friday, February 2, 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent 2024 presidential candidate, made a statement on Thursday addressing a controversial comment that appeared on a woman’s TikTok account. According to Kennedy, the comment was posted by one of his campaign’s social media managers.
“The TikTok comment in question was made in 2022, long before I ever had a TikTok account,” Kennedy wrote in a post on X (Twitter) “This comment now appears on my account because the account was previously owned by one of the campaign’s young social media managers,” he claimed.
When Kennedy announced his 2024 bid for the presidency in April, he stated that his team intended to use every social media platform to promote the campaign. However, he was unable to livestream on TikTok until he had acquired 1,000 followers. Kennedy claims that he was given access to a TikTok account, which at the time had about 1,500 followers, by his social media manager, so that he could use it to livestream announcements.
On Wednesday night, a user on X (Twitter) uploaded what looked like a screen shot of Kennedy’s official account, which commented “Wow” along with two heart-eye emojis 😍😍 on a 2022 video of a woman provocatively displaying her barely-covered rear end.
Kennedy has been married to actress Cheryl Hines since 2014, and he has six children from two previous marriages.
Kennedy was initially running as a Democrat for the presidency, but in October, he changed his mind and decided to run as an independent. However, Kennedy has struggled in his attempts to have a significant impact in the 2024 race, despite a December survey indicating that 1-in-5 registered voters were willing to back the third-party candidate.
Recent polling suggests that his involvement in the 2024 race may improve Trump’s prospects of winning re-election. In a one-on-one battle, according to a Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll published last month, Trump led Biden by 7 points, 48% to 41%.
U.S. voters on the left and voters on the right have also voiced similar worries regarding whether Kennedy’s run as an Independent is hurting their party’s chosen nominee by taking away votes from Trump or Biden. Many political commentators typically talk down on Kennedy for his freedom of choice-related ideals regarding COVID-19 vaccines and his openness in discussing how neo-liberalism and the Democrat party of today are not the “anti-war, anti-big pharma” party he once respected.
He often highlights Democrats’ willingness to continue funding Ukraine in the Ukraine-Russia war, even though Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy declared in early July 2023 that Ukraine will never stop fighting until the nation claims Crimea.
Kennedy has also previously suggested that antidepressants could be a cause of school shootings while speaking with Elon Musk in a live-streamed Twitter Spaces conversation, prompting uproar in a number of news articles who accused him of spouting “dangerous conspiracy theories.”
On the Tim Dillon Podcast, Kennedy, alongside his wife Cheryl, also highlighted tactics by Democrat officials and Anthony Fauci in recent years regarding their prior attempts to force the whole country to take mRNA COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, which were experimental and later discovered to not stop transmission of the virus like officials initially claimed. Fauci, left-wing mainstream media outlets, and the White House later glossed over their previous guarantee of protection or even retracted their assertions all together regarding the COVID-19 vaccines stopping transmission. They later altered their stance to maintain that the vaccine and boosters would simply inhibit hospital visits and any chances of dying from COVID-19.
Meanwhile, on the right, many of Kennedy’s critics theorize that he has only joined the 2024 presidential race in order to cash in and steal votes from former President Donald Trump. The fears revolve around the idea that more center-leaning conservatives will choose to cast their vote for Kennedy rather than Trump, helping Biden have a better chance of re-election.
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What are the concerns surrounding Kennedy’s independent run and its potential impact on the outcome of the 2024 race?
Ast their vote for Kennedy instead of Trump, thus splitting the right-wing vote and giving an advantage to the Democratic candidate.
Despite these concerns and controversies, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. remains committed to his independent bid for the presidency in 2024. Kennedy, a prominent environmental activist and son of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, has been vocal about his beliefs and policies throughout his campaign.
One of the recent controversies surrounding Kennedy involves a comment that appeared on his TikTok account. However, Kennedy was quick to clarify that the comment was made in 2022, before he even had a TikTok account. He explained that the account was previously owned by one of his campaign’s young social media managers, who posted the comment. Kennedy has since distanced himself from the controversial comment.
Kennedy’s use of social media has been a key aspect of his campaign strategy. He has stated that his team intends to utilize every platform available to them in order to promote the campaign. However, there have been some challenges along the way, such as the requirement to acquire a certain number of followers before being able to livestream on TikTok.
The controversy surrounding Kennedy’s campaign extends beyond social media. There are concerns that his independent run may have an impact on the outcome of the 2024 race. Recent polling suggests that his involvement in the race could potentially improve Trump’s chances of winning re-election. This has raised concerns among voters on both the left and right, who worry that Kennedy’s candidacy may detract votes from their preferred party’s nominee.
Kennedy’s views on various issues, including COVID-19 vaccines and Ukraine-Russia relations, have drawn criticism from both sides of the political spectrum. He has been outspoken about his opposition to mandatory vaccinations and has raised concerns about the potential side effects of certain medications. These views have led to accusations of spreading conspiracy theories and misinformation.
Despite the controversies and challenges, Kennedy remains determined in his pursuit of the presidency. He continues to advocate for his policies and beliefs, believing that he offers a unique alternative to the mainstream candidates. However, as the race progresses, it remains to be seen how much of an impact Kennedy will have on the outcome of the 2024 election.
In conclusion, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. continues to face criticism and controversy as he pursues his independent bid for the presidency in 2024. His use of social media, controversial comments, and differing views on various issues have sparked concerns among voters on both sides of the political spectrum. As the race unfolds, it will be interesting to see the impact Kennedy will have on the outcome of the election and whether his candidacy will ultimately be viewed as a positive or negative force in American politics.
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