By Aaron Miller-
JFK Kennedy Jnr is facing fierce opposition from his own family members, as he strives to become America’s next president.
His grandson, his sister, and other members of his family are paying strong allegiance to Joe Biden, whose campaign team say they are closely watching Kennedy in his ambitions to inherit the White House, and all the power that comes with it.
His sister, Rory Kennedy, told MNSBC that she won’t be voting for her brother under any circumstances.
Expressing her concerns about the impact of his candidacy on the election. “I love my brother,” she says, “but I am very concerned with the stakes in this election. I’m concerned that his campaign will lead to Trump’s election, and I feel that that will be catastrophic, honestly, for not just our country, but for the world.”
Yet, even as familial tensions simmer, Kennedy Jr. remains undeterred in his quest for the presidency.
With ballot access secured in five states and counting, he presses forward with unwavering determination, fuelled by a sense of purpose that transcends familial strife and political intrigue.
On Sunday, he insisted he will get on all the ballots, enabling him to win enough electoral votes to become president of the United States Of America.
The independent candidate for the U.S presidency said he did not want Americans to be forced to select from the lesser of two evils.
He said: “We have the field teams, volunteers, legal teams, paid circulators, supporters and strategists ready to get the job done,” said Kennedy’s campaign press secretary, Stefanie Spear.
Speaking against the polarisation and division which he said was destroying American politics as he promised to deliver a substantially improved America for the younger generation.
He questioned the full safety and credibility of the U.S elections, but fell short of suggesting that the U.S 2020 elections were rigged, as frequently suggested by former president, Donald Trump.
Speaking on CNN, he was shown past clips of what appeared to be an affinity with Trump, one of which he said he was proud that Donald Trump likes him.
However, whilst describing as appalling the events of January 6 in which insurrectionists stormed Capitol Hill as Joe Biden’s presidential victory was being certified, he was careful not to condemn Donald Trump in any way.
More striking was his allegation that Joe Biden poses more of a threat to democracy than Donald Trump, promoting the news anchor to challenge him on the basis of his statement.
In the annals of American political history, few names evoke as much intrigue as the Kennedy name. For decades, the Kennedy dynasty has been synonymous with power, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of progress.
Now, against the backdrop of a nation divided and a political landscape in flux, another scion of this storied family steps into the spotlight: John F. Kennedy Jr.
At 70 years old, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emerges as an unlikely contender in the race for the White House.
A man with a legacy as vast as the nation itself, Kennedy Jr. carries with him the weight of history and the burden of expectation.
Yet, as he embarks on his quest for the presidency, he finds himself ensnared in a web of familial discord, political machinations, and the ever-looming specter of spoilers.
The journey begins with a declaration: Kennedy Jr. has qualified for the ballot in North Carolina, a pivotal battleground state in the upcoming election.
With his campaign press secretary, Stefanie Spear, touting the readiness of their field teams, volunteers, and legal teams, Kennedy Jr. sets his sights on the presidency with a fervour that belies his age.
But Kennedy Jr.’s path to the presidency is fraught with challenges from the outset.
An environmental lawyer turned vaccine sceptic and conspiracy theorist, he carries with him a controversial reputation that threatens to overshadow his familial pedigree. Yet, it is precisely this reputation that fuels his campaign, as he seeks to carve out a niche for himself in a crowded field of contenders.
With his famous family name as both a blessing and a curse, Kennedy Jr. navigates the treacherous waters of American politics with a mixture of determination and trepidation.
The son of the iconic President John F. Kennedy and the nephew of the esteemed Senator Robert F. Kennedy, he carries with him a legacy that is both a burden and a boon.
Kennedy Jr. has been criticised for naming Nicole Shanahan, a 38-year-old tech lawyer, as his running mate. The announcement, made last week, sends shockwaves through the political establishment, as Kennedy Jr. seeks to position himself as a forward-thinking candidate with an eye towards the future.
Yet, even as Kennedy Jr. solidifies his ticket, whispers of a potential spoiler candidacy have began to circulate. With polling showing Biden and Trump locked in a tight race, Kennedy Jr. may emerge as a wild card, with the potential to tip the scales in favour of either candidate. .