Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he's not worried about the possibility of being killed if he becomes president, and he's not bothered by hypothetical situations involving being targeted by a government agency or a large company.
During an appearance on NewsNation, Kennedy responded to a listener's question on host Chris Cuomo’s show about the potential dangers of challenging powerful institutions in the public and private sectors.
A listener named Will, who supports Kennedy, expressed concerns about going up against major entities like Big Pharma, Big Agriculture, and government agencies like the CIA and FBI.
The listener asked if they elect Kennedy, will he be able to stay alive, or will they come after him?
Kennedy downplayed the concern when responding.
He mentioned that he doesn't worry about it and takes precautions and has a good security firm, even though the White House has denied him Secret Service protection.
Kennedy also mentioned that there are more important things than dying, and his family has always prioritized making sacrifices for the greater good.
He emphasized that his family taught him that there are worse things than dying, such as living like a slave or having their children lose their freedoms that previous generations fought to protect.
Kennedy concluded by saying that sacrifices need to be made for the country.
Kennedy has previously supported the theory that the CIA may have played a role in the assassination of his uncle, former President John F. Kennedy, and claimed that there is overwhelming evidence for this theory. said During a radio interview, Kennedy mentioned that there is substantial evidence to support the theory that the CIA was involved in the assassination of his uncle.
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