In a recent development, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has refuted allegations of leaving a controversial comment on a TikTok video in 2022, asserting that the account in question belonged to a former campaign staffer. Kennedy, a presidential candidate with a unique political journey, addressed the issue on social media, clarifying that the comment was made prior to him acquiring a TikTok account. The long-shot candidate explained that the account was transferred to him by a young social media manager during his campaign’s efforts to livestream his presidential bid announcement on TikTok.
The controversy surfaced when an X user posted a screen recording revealing Kennedy’s official account posting “Wow” and heart-eyes emojis on a video shared by an OnlyFans model in the fall of 2022. Despite being married to actress Cheryl Hines and having six children from previous marriages, Kennedy denied personal involvement in the comment.
Kennedy’s political background includes a shift from a Democratic to an independent candidate, driven by disenchantment with partisan politics and the perceived unfairness of the Democratic primary system. His views, notably skepticism towards vaccines, have set him apart from mainstream Democrats, garnering support from Republicans and independents.
As the incident unfolds, Kennedy’s response and the circumstances surrounding the TikTok comment have stirred discussion, shedding light on the intersection of social media, political campaigns, and the challenges faced by candidates in the digital age
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