The Lincoln Project, a Republican super PAC known for its anti-Donald Trump stance, recently targeted independent presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. in a series of social media posts. Kennedy Jr., the son of former U.S. Senator Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of President John F. Kennedy, has gained attention for his vocal opposition to vaccines and his decision to run for president as an independent candidate. The super PAC criticized Kennedy Jr. for his views on vaccines and warned that supporting him would ultimately benefit Trump in the 2024 election.
The Lincoln Project accused Kennedy Jr. of spreading “dark conspiracy theories” and argued that his candidacy could potentially “spoil” the election by drawing votes away from President Joe Biden. The super PAC highlighted Kennedy Jr.’s associations with former Trump staffers and supporters, suggesting that he is not a serious candidate but rather a dangerous one who could impact the outcome of the election in favor of Trump. The super PAC emphasized that most of the Kennedy family has endorsed Biden, indicating that Kennedy Jr. does not reflect the political tradition of his family.
A recent poll by Emerson College/The Hill revealed that Kennedy Jr. is impacting Biden’s chances of reelection more than Trump’s in key battleground states. The survey showed that when third-party candidates like Kennedy Jr. are included, more support is diverted from Biden rather than Trump in states such as Georgia, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Kennedy Jr. has publicly criticized Biden, stating that the president poses a greater threat to democracy than Trump. He accused Biden of using federal agencies to target political rivals, suggesting that he is abusing his presidential power.
Kennedy Jr. has also taken aim at Trump, stating that members of the Republican inner circle had asked him to run as Trump’s vice president, despite Trump referring to him as an “ultra-left radical.” Kennedy Jr. declined the offer and expressed his opposition to both Trump and Biden, indicating that neither candidate is capable of defeating the other. Kennedy Jr. has presented himself as a viable alternative to both Trump and Biden, suggesting that he is the candidate who can truly challenge Trump in the upcoming election.
Overall, The Lincoln Project’s criticism of Robert Kennedy Jr. reflects the ongoing divide within the Republican Party over the 2024 presidential election. Kennedy Jr.’s independent candidacy has raised concerns among anti-Trump Republicans who fear that his presence in the race could ultimately benefit Trump’s chances of winning a second term. With his vocal opposition to vaccines and his criticism of both Trump and Biden, Kennedy Jr. remains a controversial figure in the political landscape, drawing attention from both supporters and detractors as the election approaches.
