Robert Kennedy Jr. apologized to his family for a campaign ad comparing him to his uncle, President John F. Kennedy, but later promoted the ad. The Super Bowl became politicized this year, with a Super PAC supporting Kennedy airing a controversial ad during the game. The ad featured a shortened version of a campaign song used by JFK in 1960. Despite the ad targeting Democrats who were alive during JFK's presidency, it caused a rift within the Kennedy family. Kennedy expressed delight at the ad but acknowledged it would irritate some family members. Following the ad, Kennedy faced backlash from his family and campaign finance watchdogs raised concerns about the super PAC supporting his presidential bid. Staffers have left his campaign due to alleged lavish spending and poor leadership.
RFK Jr ran a queasy Super Bowl ad and now is engaging in even more sketchy behavior. His super PAC got $10MM from Gavin de Becker, then returned 9.65 million. He took a loan so he could look more successful than he is, by reporting he his PAC had $10MM. Which gets more donors.
Staffers flee RFK Jr.’s presidential campaign in droves over ‘lavish’ spending, poor leadership https://t.co/6qYuHpve5r https://t.co/6qYuHpve5r
RFK Jr.'s campaign ad at the Super Bowl opened up a family feud — but it wasn't the first time in American history that political strife overlapped with domestic drama. https://t.co/MTmYkbFFN8
Campaign finance watchdogs are raising red flags about the super PAC backing Robert F. Kennedy’s independent presidential bid. https://t.co/nlW3O5riLC
On the R.F.K. Jr. Super Bowl ad family freak-out, Kennedy’s spoiler strategy, and the latest Democratic bed-wetting surrounding Biden’s age—and the magical thinking about how to replace him. From @PeterHamby https://t.co/uRkjs6jVl9
.@RobertKennedyJr says he apologized for Super Bowl ad because it would 'irritate' some family members https://t.co/26XFk9tGkG https://t.co/26XFk9tGkG
The SuperPAC backing Robert Kennedy Jr.’s (RFK, Jr.) independent presidential bid drew mixed reactions after running a 30-second televisi... Read more: https://t.co/kWO2bIrqE8 ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️
Midway through Sunday’s Super Bowl, a 30-second advertisement for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential campaign appeared on televisions across the nation. But within hours, Kennedy himself denounced the ad. | By @sambbenson https://t.co/M25AAGoWQW
"Kennedy family repudiates Robert Kennedy Jr. after Super Bowl 2024 ad mirrors JFK campaign." (via @USATODAY) https://t.co/KU8wkoG7h4
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday explained his reaction to seeing an ad for his 2024 presidential campaign during Super Bowl LVIII, telling Fox News that he was “delighted” by it, but knew that it would “irritate” some family members. https://t.co/dq2vDbEV16
On Friday we learned the Kennedy Super PAC was illegally trying to get him on the ballot in various states. On Sunday, he pisses off the entire Kennedy family with this ridiculous ad. Whole Kennedy thing is an incredible low rent shit show. https://t.co/fcISyf1rLm
On Friday we learned the Kennedy Super PAC was illegally trying to get him on the ballot in various states. On Sunday, he pisses off the entire Kennedy family with this ridiculous ad. Whole thing Kennedy is an incredible low rent shit show. https://t.co/fcISyf1rLm
"There are a couple members of my family do not support my run for president" -- RFK Jr with the understatement of the year https://t.co/ATdZ4IIGHv
The RFK Jr. Super Bowl ad aimed for the group that (rather counterintuitively) likes him least: Democrats who were alive during his uncle’s presidency https://t.co/KLjT0Njsxx
Right-wingers spent more time fuming about their pet political and cultural grievances than actually enjoying the Super Bowl. Here’s a rundown of everything that irked conservatives Sunday night. 😡 https://t.co/h5jauG6K2Z https://t.co/Vd7WGKFoeP
The 30-second spot, financed by the American Values 2024 Super PAC that is backing Robert Kennedy Jr., featured a shortened version of a campaign song that his uncle, President John F. Kennedy, used in his 1960 campaign. https://t.co/84Bk96ECFQ
The Super Bowl isn't usually a political event, experts said Monday. But both sides of the political spectrum looked to politicize aspects of it this year. https://t.co/BOCbJBMzko
The day after Robert Kennedy Jr. apologized to his family for a campaign ad that compared him to his assassinated uncle, the independent presidential candidate touted the ad on social media. https://t.co/rUn0OkznLY