RFK Jr. Defends Neutrality in Heated MSNBC Interview, Rejects Calls to Condemn Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. resisted pressure to denounce Donald Trump in a contentious interview, emphasizing a non-partisan stance amid accusations of creating a false equivalency.

During the interview, Kennedy Jr. was repeatedly pressed by MSNBC’s Ari Melber to criticize Trump but maintained a stance against amplifying political vitriol.
Kennedy Jr. condemned the January 6 Capitol riots but refused to commit to pardoning involved individuals, arguing it would be premature to decide.
He accused the media, represented by Melber, of perpetuating political division, a claim that underscored the interview's tense atmosphere.
Kennedy Jr. asserted that both major political parties have contributed to national issues, avoiding direct criticism of either Biden or Trump.
The interview highlighted Kennedy Jr.'s controversial position in the presidential race, with critics arguing he might unknowingly aid Trump’s campaign by drawing votes away.