
RFK Jr. compared Trump to Hitler and praised descriptions of his supporters as ‘Nazis’
CNNCNN — Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of Health and Human Services, has a long history of scathing critiques against Trump, labeling him a “threat to democracy,” a “bully,” and, as recently as July, a “terrible president.” But Kennedy’s harshest attacks date back to Trump’s rise in 2016, when on his radio show “Ring of Fire,” Kennedy applauded descriptions of Trump’s base as “belligerent idiots” and suggestions that some were “outright Nazis” and “spineless fellow travelers.” Kennedy also likened Trump to historical demagogues like Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini, accusing Trump of exploiting societal insecurities and xenophobia to amass power. Asked in August whether he would ever serve in Trump’s cabinet, Kennedy said, “No.” but weeks later, he ended his campaign and endorsed Trump. Kennedy also compared Trump’s supporters to white Americans in the 1970s who, he said, viewed the Civil Rights Movement as a “social demotion.” In one episode of “Ring of Fire” from December 2016, Kennedy compared Trump’s strategy to historical demagogues who rose during times of crisis. “One of the things that you write so beautifully, and your stuff is so fun to read, but you write about Trump, quote, ‘The way that you build a truly vicious nationalist movement is to wed a relatively small core of belligerent idiots to a much larger group of opportunists and spineless fellow travelers whose primary function is to turn a blind eye to things,’” Kennedy said, reading Taibbi’s own writing back to him.
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RFK Jr looks less than thrilled to see Trump hawking merchandise in the Oval Office
The Independent
RFK Jr. reveals his top priority as Trump's new health chief
Daily Mail
RFK Jr., America's Loudest Anti-Vaxxer, Confirmed As Health Secretary
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RFK Jr moves closer to being Trump's health czar with key senate panel vote
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Bill Gates warns RFK Jr is misleading people as Trump's pick for health secretary awaits confirmation vote
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RFK Jr.’s Senate Testimony Is Haunted by His Track Record
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'Life and death for kids!’: RFK Jr. accused of playing 'games' with nation's health
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Senator Rips Into RFK Jr. — And Gets Him To Admit He Spread A Conspiracy Theory
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RFK Jr’s view on vaccines comes under fire at contentious US Senate hearing
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Democratic Senators had harsh words for RFK Jr. at his confirmation hearing
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RFK Jr. meets with senators as questions swirl about Trump’s pick to lead health agency
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RFK Jr. brings JFK conspiracies to heart of Trump team
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Trump says he will have chat with RFK Jr on ending child vaccination programmes
India Today
How Robert F. Kennedy Jr. went from outsider to Cabinet pick
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RFK Jr. makes nude cameo in wife Cheryl Hines' Black Friday candle ad
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RFK Jr. already 'bitterly warring' with other Trump allies: report
Raw Story
Trump nominee's criticisms of president-elect's 'belligerent idiot' followers revealed
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In 2016, RFK Jr. desribed Trump voters as ranging from "belligerent idiots" to "outright Nazis"
Salon
RFK Jr helps scandal-plagued TV chef who posted Nazi symbol on social media publish children’s cookbook
The Independent
Trump makes not-so-subtle jab at RFK Jr during Mar-a-Lago speech
The Independent
Anti-vaxxer Kennedy Jr for health
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Trump Taps Anti-Vaxxer RFK Jr. To Lead Health And Human Services
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Trump picks RFK Jr. to oversee the Department of Health and Human Services
NPR
Trump election win: The danger of RFK Jr. is already becoming clear.
Slate
RFK Jr. discusses potential role in the Trump administration and health policy vision
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RFK Jr, known for his anti-vax views, says Trump promised him control of the CDC
The Independent
Trump and JFK Jr. Reunite at Madison Square Garden Rally 25 Years After Iconic Photo
India Today
September 26, 2024, presidential campaign news
CNN
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. becomes a frequent campaigner for Donald Trump
Associated Press
Trump ‘liked how Trump-Kennedy sounded’ – and considered making RFK Jr his running mate
The Independent
RFK Jr says he’s overcome ‘abhorrence’ for Trump to support him as he recalls suing the former president ‘a couple of times’
The Independent
Trump’s RFK Jr. endorsement actually helps Harris
Raw Story
'Trump is desperate': Ex-GOP aide thinks a Vance-RFK swap is a real possibility
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Why Democrats Aren't Fazed By RFK Jr.'s Endorsement Of Trump
Huff Post
Could RFK Jr. really throw the election to Trump?
LA Times
Kerry Kennedy is ‘disgusted’ by her brother RFK Jr’s ‘obscene’ backing of Trump
The Independent
Trump promises to release all JFK assassination files as RFK Jr endorses him
The Independent
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ends campaign, endorses Trump for 2024 presidential race
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RFK Jr. endorses Trump at Arizona rally to dismay of Kennedy family: ‘Sad ending to a sad story’
The Independent
Trump again vows to reopen JFK assassination case — this time with RFK Jr. at his side
Raw Story
Once seen as an environmental crusader, RFK Jr. sheds green mantle with Trump endorsement
LA Times
Robert Kennedy Jr suspends US presidential campaign, endorses Trump
India TV News
RFK Jr’s VP pick says ‘we’d never sell out campaign’ - just hours before he endorsed Trump
The Independent
RFK Jr. endorses Trump with a shock ploy that could upend the election
Daily Mail
RFK Jr. officially suspends 2024 presidential run, throws support behind Trump in Pennsylvania filing
Hindustan Times
RFK Jr. Suspends Presidential Campaign, Endorses Trump
Wired
RFK Jr. suspends his independent bid to be president — gives support to Trump
Raw Story
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspends U.S. presidential campaign, endorses Trump
The Hindu
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspends 2024 campaign and endorses Trump with a shock ploy that could upend the election
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