Former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has criticized Kamala Harris, claiming she is not “a worthy president.” During an interview on Tuesday, Kennedy expressed his doubts about the Democratic candidate’s abilities.
While defending Donald Trump, whom he has endorsed, Kennedy argued that the country needs a president who can “finish an English sentence.”
“I don’t think Vice President Harris is a worthy president for this country,” he told NewsNation host Chris Cuomo. “We need a president who can give interviews, articulate a clear vision, put together coherent sentences, defend policies and records, and engage in debates and unscripted appearances, whether as president or vice president.”
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Harris has faced criticism for limited media appearances since taking over from President Joe Biden as the Democratic Party’s presidential candidate for the 2024 U.S. elections. Critics have argued that she has not clearly communicated her policies and vision. However, she and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, were interviewed by CNN’s Dana Bash last week. Harris avoided any major missteps during the interview and made no significant headlines regarding any gaffe afterwards.
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Last month, Robert F. Kennedy explained his decision to suspend his campaign in key battleground states and endorsed Trump. He also criticized the Democratic Party and the media for what he described as unfair treatment of his independent candidacy.
“It became clear to me, Chris, that I wasn’t going to be allowed on the debate stage, which was my only path to victory,” Kennedy said Tuesday on NewsNation’s “Cuomo.” “I was already being boycotted by all of the mainstream and liberal media.”
He added, “I had no way to grow. Our polling showed that if I stayed in the race, Vice President Harris would win, and I didn’t want that outcome.”
The environmental lawyer also said he planned to remain on the ballot in most red and blue states but would attempt to be removed from swing-state ballots where his candidacy could influence the race.
Nevertheless, his name is likely to stay on ballots in key states like Michigan, Wisconsin, and North Carolina, according to officials.
“The irony, Chris, is that we’ve worked hard to get on the ballot in every state, and now we’re removing ourselves in states where we would hurt President Trump,” Kennedy said in the interview. “The Democratic Party, which was suing us to keep us off the ballot in those states, is now suing to keep us on the ballot. If we’re talking about principles, I should be able to decide where I want to be on the ballot.”
Kennedy’s growing ties to Trump have led to speculation that he could be offered a position in a second Trump administration, should Trump win in November. He appeared with the GOP nominee at a rally in Arizona last month and later revealed that he had been asked to join Trump’s transition team.
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When asked whether Donald Trump had promised him a specific role, Kennedy responded, “We’re not talking about a particular position for me in the government.”
“Our agreement is about unity, bringing our parties together on key objectives,” he explained. “This allows me to continue to disagree with President Trump on some issues, and him to disagree with me.”
