The Kennedy political family expressed their support for Joe Biden in the US presidential elections on Thursday, sending a clear signal to family member Robert F. Kennedy Jr. who is still competing for a place on the electoral list. During an event in Philadelphia, fifteen members of the Kennedy family, including President Biden himself, spoke about the family’s legacy and their influence on his own political life.
Biden highlighted the importance of looking to their examples in difficult situations and mentioned having busts of Kennedy and King in the Oval Office. 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. 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.
On stage with Biden were other Kennedy siblings, indicating their alignment with the President in the upcoming election. Despite Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s candidacy, both within the Democratic Party and within his family, the Kennedy family’s support for Biden underlines their commitment to his campaign. The presidential race this year includes Biden as well as Republican former President Donald Trump as candidates.