Running as an independent presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr) has voiced concerns over the possible political weaponization of government agencies against Donald Trump and has pledged to appoint a special counsel to investigate potential political biases in the prosecution of Jan. 6 Capitol riot participants.
Weaponizing the Government
Running as an independent presidential candidate, RFK Jr. has taken a new stance in the political landscape. He has expressed concerns over what he perceives as the government’s systems and agencies being used against Donald Trump.
In a statement, RFK Jr. said, “I am disturbed by the weaponization of government against him.” He was referring to actions by various government agencies, such as the Department of Justice (DoJ), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
These government agencies have taken steps to limit the power and influence of former President Donald Trump, and they are now being accused of taking these steps out of a political bias against Trump.
Politically Motivated
If elected, RFK Jr. has pledged that he will appoint a special counsel to investigate whether the prosecution of individuals related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot was politically motivated.
When discussing the need for such a council, RFK Jr. said, “As President, I will appoint a special counsel—an individual respected by all sides—to investigate whether prosecutorial discretion was abused for political ends in this case, and I will right any wrongs that we discover.” He acknowledged that protesters took illegal actions that day and highlighted conversations he had with individuals who dispute the notion that the event constituted a true insurrection.
Encouragement of President Trump
RFK Jr. said, “Because it happened with the encouragement of President Trump, and in the context of his delusion that the election was stolen from him, many people see it not as a riot but as an insurrection.”
He pointed out that protesters lacked armed intent, and Trump made a plea for a peaceful protest, so there is some evidence suggesting the event was not an insurrection. Stating, “Like many reasonable Americans, I am concerned about the possibility that political objectives motivated the vigor of the prosecution of the J6 defendants, their long sentences, and their harsh treatment.”
Despite running against Trump and often criticizing the former president, RFK Jr. says he is disturbed at seeing the politically motivated misuse of government agencies against Trump.
Critising Both Sides
RFK Jr. also went on to criticize both political parties for exacerbating national divisions by using January 6 as a constant focus point that creates hyper-partisanship and risks undermining democracy itself.
He says, “January 6 is one of the most polarizing topics on the political landscape. I am listening to people of diverse viewpoints on it to make sense of the event and what followed. I want to hear every side.”
He continued, “Instead of demonizing our opponents as apocalyptic threats to democracy, let’s focus on the issues and priorities of how they will govern, and defeat them at the ballot box rather than through legal maneuvers and dirty tricks.”
Addressing RFK Jr’s statements, DNC spokesperson Matt Corridoni responded, “There aren’t two sides to violent rioters who assaulted police officers and tried to overthrow our democracy.”
Corridone then went on to say, “Time and again, RFK Jr. has proven he’s a spoiler for Donald Trump, whether it’s having his candidacy propped up by Trump’s largest donor or providing cover for Trump by downplaying the seriousness of January 6th.”
January 6th Activists
RFK Jr. also had to apologize for a controversy surrounding his campaign that stemmed from a fundraising email that sympathetically referred to Jan. 6 participants as “activists” stripped of their rights. In his apology, RFK Jr. said that the messaging was due to a contractor error.
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