
Speaking at a campaign rally for President Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized his former party, accusing Democrats of damaging public health and betraying their historical values. The event, held at Madison Square Garden, showcased Kennedy’s shift from the Democratic Party as he addressed a Republican audience.
“The Democratic Party left me,” Kennedy began. He explained that the party no longer represents the principles of leaders like Martin Luther King and John F. Kennedy, focusing instead on supporting wealthy elites. “It’s the party of Big Tech, Big Pharma, and Wall Street now,” he said.
Kennedy spoke about his concerns regarding children’s health, blaming the Democrats’ policies. “We now have the sickest children in the history of the world,” he claimed, pointing to the dramatic rise in chronic diseases. “In my uncle’s time, only 6% of Americans had chronic illnesses. Today, it’s 60%,” he added, warning about the financial and social consequences of these health issues.
He also criticized the party for dismantling women’s sports, claiming Democrats support policies allowing men to compete against women. “My uncle, Ted Kennedy, wrote Title IX to protect women’s sports, but today’s Democrats are undermining that legacy,” he stated.
Kennedy highlighted how the Democrats are influenced by billionaires, singling out Bill Gates’ $50 million donation to Kamala Harris as an example. He suggested that such actions demonstrate the party’s shift toward corporate interests over public welfare.
Kennedy’s speech marked a stark contrast to his former party affiliation, as he now allies himself with Trump and other Republican leaders, signaling his disapproval of the Democratic Party’s direction and priorities.