Famous Kennedy cousin clash: Health policy drama splits powerful US family
Caroline Kennedy speaks out against her cousin RFK Jrʼs health views during her final days as US ambassador to Australia. The disagreement highlights deep-rooted differences in one of Americas most prominent political families
Last fall Caroline Kennedy made a strong-worded statement about her cousin Robert F Kennedy Jrʼs health-related ideas (which got extra attention after his recent pick for a top health job by Donald Trump)
I grew up with him‚ so Iʼve known all this for a long time. Others are just getting to know him
The outgoing US ambassador to Australia pointed out that her family stands together on health topics: except for her cousin whose ideas dont match the Kennedy clans support for medical science and public-health systems
RFK Jr – whose dad and uncle were big-time Democratic leaders – switched from running as an independent candidate to joining Trumps team about 3 months ago. His work with Childrenʼs Health Defense group raised many eyebrows; while he says he just wants better vaccine testing most experts disagree with his health-related statements
In her wrap-up talk down-under Caroline Kennedy – daughter of former president JFK – also touched on other topics:
- US commitment to Indo-Pacific region will stay strong no matter whos president
- America will see its first woman president during her lifetime
- Australian-US partnership remains key for both nations
The ambassador (whos finishing her term) kept things light when asked if shed be that first female president – she simply smiled and moved on without giving a direct answer
