Billy Baldwin ends friendship with RFK Jr, slams his 'political cowardice' for endorsing Donald Trump

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Billy Baldwin has publicly announced the end of his decades-long friendship with Robert F Kennedy Jr, criticizing him for his recent endorsement of Donald Trump in the 2024 race.

In his lengthy post on X, Baldwin accused Kennedy of having "sold his political soul."

RFK Jr's endorsement of Donald Trump

Speaking about Robert F Kennedy Jr, Billy Baldwin said, “I have known Bobby Kennedy Jr for decades. We were friends. I loved his politics. His speeches inspired me."

According to the 'Backdraft' actor, the anti-vaccine activist entered the 2024 presidential race as an independent candidate because he saw “the window of opportunity for his presidential aspirations closing.”

On August 23, Kennedy Jr announced the suspension of his election campaign in swing states and instead threw his support behind Donald Trump.

However, the 70-year-old plans to keep his name on the ballot in solidly red or blue states, according to The Hill.

Billy Baldwin calls RFK Jr's 'hypocritical betrayal'

Billy Baldwin did not hold back in his criticism of Robert F Kennedy Jr as he accused the environmental attorney of betraying the values and traditions as well as his own political beliefs.

“For him to end his pursuit of the presidency and endorse Trump is not only a betrayal of the values and traditions of the Kennedy family but it is also a cynical, hypocritical betrayal of his own political beliefs and personal feelings about Trump which have been publicly documented for years and years,” said Baldwin.

“His endorsement of Trump demonstrates his political cowardice,” he continued.

Following Kennedy Jr's endorsement of Trump, five of his siblings released a statement expressing their support for Vice President Kamala Harris’ White House bid and condeming their brother’s Trump endorsement a “betrayal of the values” held by their father Robert F Kennedy and family.

Echoing the sentiments of the Kennedy family, Baldwin announced that he was severing ties with his former friend.

“I too completely disavow and dissociate myself from Bobby Kennedy Jr,” said Baldwin. 

Internet divided over Billy Baldwin slamming RFK Jr's endorsement of Donald Trump

As Billy Baldwin announced he is ending his friendship with longtime friend Robert F Kennedy Jr over his Donald Trump endorsement, netizens doubled down on the actor's action.

One user on X wrote, "He's an official loser and just not well. And no longer a Kennedy. He has no morals, ethics or values. I feel sorry for his family." Another tweeted, "So basically what you are saying is RFK Jr. is a responsible adult who put his family over his ambitions, and ultimately his country over his self."

"Powerful Statement, Bill. .@BillyBaldwin It must not have been easy to close a chapter of your life that you must have cherished. Thank You for sharing and highlighting your combined journey and I am sorry it has come to this. God Bless," a netizen commented.

"Well said, thanks for standing up & shining a light on him from a personal perspective. The truth will win the day," a user remarked. Another opined, "Yet you call him a political coward while refusing to address the Democrats pushing him out of the process while they install a candidate. Delusions."

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