Baldwin mentioned he has identified Kennedy Jr for many years as they had been pals, neighbors and shared an in depth bond in some ways together with carpooling of their youngsters.
The actor mentioned Bobby — as Kennedy Jr is popularly known as — had presidential ambitions his complete life however he by no means had the chance as one thing or the opposite got here up. Generally it was his six youngsters from two marriages and the taking pictures bills and generally it was simply his indecision. 2024 is a now or by no means second for a determined Bobby, Baldwin mentioned.
“His endorsement of Trump demonstrates his political cowardice. He has offered his political soul and desecrated the historic work and legacy of his father Robert and his uncle President John Kennedy,” Baldwin wrote.
“In 2006, when Bobby was 53 years outdated, New York State Legal professional Basic Elliot Spitzer left workplace to run for Governor. Bobby Kennedy thought of operating for that workplace.
“This place may have shortly led him to both the US Senate or Governor of New York and a possible path to the presidency.
“He in the end did not run citing that his “obligations to his six youngsters from two marriages had left him with bills that merely couldn’t be coated by a authorities wage.”
There have been different causes.
“In 2008, when Bobby was 54 years outdated, Hillary Clinton vacated her New York Senate seat to develop into Barack Obama’s Secretary of State… this was one other possible path for Bobby to satisfy his presidential ambitions.
“That did not occur based on Bobby as a result of… “I’ve spent numerous time serious about it. I’ve frolicked speaking with my uncle, my brothers, my cousin and, in fact, my spouse. And I believe I’m in place proper now doing what I’m doing.” There have been different causes.”
“Now, in 2024 at 70 years outdated, with the window of alternative for his presidential aspirations closing, Bobby decides it is now or by no means. He takes some conspiratorial positions on COVID, vaccinations and Dr. Fauci which tapped into MAGA’s frustration and anger with the pandemic, the financial system, institution politics, and the white majority sunsetting into the minority… which leads him to get into mattress with Roger Stone, Mike Flynn, Steve Bannon… and in the end Trump,” Baldwin wrote in his lengthy submit.
Kennedy’s sister Kerry Kennedy was probably the most distinguished in distancing her from his brother’s new political stand, The 5 Kennedy siblings — Kathleen, Courtney, Kerry, Chris and Rory — issued a joint assertion denouncing Kennedy Jr’s endorsement of Trump. Kennedy Jr mentioned he was conscious of his very Democrat household’s discomfort in his resolution however he loves his household and was raised to like one another even when there are variations.
