The Controversial Rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in Politics and Social Media
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democratic presidential candidate, participated in an online audio chat with conservative figures, including Elon Musk, where he promoted vaccine skepticism and other conspiracy theories. Kennedy also called for the closure of the Mexican border, blamed pharmaceutical drugs for the rise of mass shootings, and attacked President Biden as a warmonger. Despite his controversial views, Kennedy has consistently polled at around 20% in the Democratic primary.
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- Robert Kennedy Jr., With Musk, Pushes Right-Wing Ideas and Misinformation The New York Times
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- RFK Jr. Blames Anti-Depressants for School Shootings Rolling Stone
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Spends an Hour Sucking Up to Elon Musk in Twitter Space The New Republic
- Instagram lifts ban on presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after he was booted for anti-vax comments New York Post
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