A Lisa Simpson Situation: Kennedy Cousins Clash Over Health Nomination

Caroline Kennedy, former US Ambassador to Australia and the last surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, has some harsh words for her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. In a video message posted online, she urged senators to reject President Trump's nomination of her cousin for the Health and Human Services Secretary role. Kennedy didn't mince words, calling him a "predator" and stating he's "unqualified" for the job. Kennedy pointed out that her cousin lacks experience in government, finance, management, or medicine. She also highlighted his controversial views on vaccines. "His views are dangerous and misinformed, " she said. But it wasn't just his views that concerned her. Kennedy also mentioned her cousin's past drug use and his tendency to break rules. In an intriguing analogy, Kennedy compared her cousin to a bird of prey. "It's no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets, " she said, "because Bobby himself is a predator. " She expressed her reluctance to speak publicly about family issues but felt compelled to do so because of the seriousness of the situation. Her cousin, if appointed, would oversee the federal health bureaucracy and protect the most vulnerable. "They deserve better than Bobby Kennedy, " she concluded, urging the Senate to reject his nomination.