'What an absolute clown': Internet ridicules Robert F Kennedy Jr for saying he would not 'take sides on 9/11'

In his announcement on July 5, Robert F Kennedy Jr said he would push for transparency about the deadliest 2001 attack if elected as president
PUBLISHED JUL 5, 2024
Robert F Kennedy Jr has remained neutral on 9/11 conspiracy theories (Getty Images)
Robert F Kennedy Jr has remained neutral on 9/11 conspiracy theories (Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC: Robert F Kennedy Jr, the independent presidential candidate, has announced that he would not take sides regarding the truth about the 9/11 attacks.

However, in his announcement on Friday, July 5, Kennedy Jr said he would push for transparency about the deadliest 2001 attack if elected as president.

RFK Jr promises to open the 9/11 files to ensure a 'new era of transparency'

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Kennedy Jr noted that the government's dishonesty was a factor complicating the differentiation between conspiracy theories and facts about 9/11.

“My take on 9/11: It’s hard to tell what is a conspiracy theory and what isn’t. But conspiracy theories flourish when the government routinely lies to the public. As President I won’t take sides on 9/11 or any of the other debates,” he tweeted.

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 13: Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks onstage at Food & Bounty At Sunset
Robert F Kennedy Jr promises to open the 9/11 files to ensure a 'new era of transparency'

“But I can promise is that I will open the files and usher in a new era of transparency," Kennedy Jr added.



 

RFK Jr's follow up on Saudia Arabia's involvement claims

In a follow-up comment, Kennedy Jr referred to a recently aired segment on CBS's '60 Minutes' that explored potential involvement from Saudi Arabia in the 9/11 attacks.

The investigation conducted by the federal government concluded that al Qaeda acted alone in the attacks. However, allegations have persisted that the Saudi government may have assisted or been complicit, according to The Hill.

Some family members of the 9/11 victims have been pressing for more information regarding Saudi's potential involvement in the attacks.

The “60 Minutes” report unveiled footage of a Saudi intelligence operative with ties to two hijackers outside the Capitol two years before the 9/11 attacks, around the time the attack targets were chosen.

BERLIN, GERMANY - AUGUST 29: Robert F. Kennedy Jr., nephew of former U.S. President John F. Kennedy,
Robert F Kennedy Jr saying he would not 'take sides on 9/11' (Getty Images)

A group of survivors of the attack and families have called on President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump, and lawmakers to address these new allegations.

Denying any involvement in the attacks, the Saudi government asserted that video merely shows tourism.

Internet blasts RFK Jr for saying he would not take sides on 9/11 attacks

Reacting to Kennedy Jr's statement he stay neutral on 9/11 conspiracy theories, one user on X (formelry Twitter) wrote, "What an embarrassment @RobertKennedyJr is to the Kennedy legacy."



 

"It's why he would not make a good President. If you stand for NOTHING you will FALL FOR ANYTHING," a user tweeted while another netizen commented, "What an absolute clown. What an insult to the families of those who died on that awful day. Shameful by him."



 



 

One user wrote, "Why is he still running for president?" and another user tweeted, "What does this mean? How about America’s side!"



 



 

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