On Thursday, the Kennedy political family expressed their support for Joe Biden in the US presidential elections, sending a clear signal to family member Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who is still competing for a place on the electoral list. Fifteen members of the Kennedy family supported Biden’s campaign during an event in Philadelphia, where Biden spoke about the family’s legacy and their influence on his own political life.
Biden mentioned his father, former U.S. Senator and Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and Martin Luther King Jr. as his only political heroes growing up. The support of the Kennedys for Biden is notable given that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is also vying for a spot in the White House this year but has faced criticism for his anti-vaccine stance and far-right contacts. Despite this, it was clear that he would not receive the support of his family on stage with Biden and other Kennedy siblings aligned with him in the upcoming election.
While the 70-year-old has little chance at the polls in November, it was clear that he would not receive the support of his family despite their commitment to President Biden’s campaign. The presidential race this year includes Biden as well as Republican former President Donald Trump as candidates, making it a highly anticipated contest between two prominent political figures from different eras and ideologies.