Overview

• Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a presidential candidate, was photographed walking barefoot on an airplane, sparking a heated debate.
• The photo was taken on an American Airlines flight from Portland to Dallas, where Kennedy was sitting in first class.
• Kennedy responded to the controversy by sending a video to TMZ, stating it was 'inexcusable' for politicians to go barefoot on an airplane and promising not to repeat the behavior.
• In the response video, Kennedy is seen sitting in an airport terminal, once again without shoes or socks.
• The controversy has been met with humor by Kennedy, who appears to be leaning into the situation.