RFK Jr under fire for falconing with Donald Trump Jr shortly after mother Ethel Kennedy's funeral

Ethel Kennedy, a beloved figure and the widow of Robert Kennedy, passed away at the age of 96 after suffering a stroke
Robert F Kennedy Jr and Donald Trump Jr spent the day together shortly after his mother Ethel Kennedy's funeral (@robertfkennedyjr/Instagram)
Robert F Kennedy Jr and Donald Trump Jr spent the day together shortly after his mother Ethel Kennedy's funeral (@robertfkennedyjr/Instagram)

CAPE GOD, MASSACHUSETTS: Robert F Kennedy Jr has stirred controversy on social media after posting photos of himself and Donald Trump Jr enjoying a day of falconing just days after the funeral of his mother, Ethel Kennedy.

The backlash came swift and fierce, as many felt the timing was insensitive. "Thank you to everyone who supported our day of falconing in the Hudson Valley, including our sweepstakes winner and @DonaldJTrumpJr.," he captioned the Instagram carousel. "Major respect for Don as a woodsman, naturalist, and conservationist."


 
 
 
 
 
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How did Ethel Kennedy die?

Ethel Kennedy, a beloved figure and the widow of Robert Kennedy, passed away at the age of 96 after suffering a stroke.


WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 21: Ethel Kennedy attends the 30th Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Awards Ceremony, in the Russell Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill, November 21, 2013 in Washington, DC. Ragia Omran, Egyptian human rights attorney and women's rights activist, was selected for the award in June out of a field of 111 nominees. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Ethel Kennedy suffered a stroke in her sleep on October 10 (Getty Images)

She was a matriarch of the Kennedy family, leaving behind 34 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Her grandson, Joe Kennedy III, announced her passing on October 10, stating, "It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our amazing grandmother, Ethel Kennedy. She died this morning from complications related to a stroke suffered last week."


6th March 1966: Democratic Senator Robert F. Kennedy (1925 - 1968) of New York and his wife, Ethel, prepare to board an airplane for San Juan, Puerto Rico, where Kennedy received an honorary degree from the Inter-American University, JFK International Airport, New York City, March 1966. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Robert F Kennedy and Ethel Kennedy tied the knot in June, 1950 (Getty Images)

Her funeral took place on October 16, when Robert F Kennedy Jr and his wife, Cheryl Hines, were seen holding hands amidst the somber atmosphere.

BEL AIR, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. attend Barron & Tessa Hilton
Cheryl Hines and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. were captured holding during the latter's mother Ethel Kennedy's funeral (Getty Images)

Robert F Kennedy pays tribute to his mother Ethel Kennedy

Amidst the grief surrounding Ethel Kennedy's death, Robert F Kennedy Jr took to social media to share a heartfelt tribute to his mother last week, reflecting on her enduring spirit even in declining health. "Even as she declined in recent months, she never lost her sense of fun, her humor, her spark, her spunk, and her joie de vivre," he penned. 


 
 
 
 
 
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"She wrung joy from every moment, but for 56 years, she has spoken with yearning of the day she would reunite with her beloved husband ... She was never more enthusiastic about the afterlife than when she considered that she would also be reunited with her many dogs, including 16 Irish setters — all conveniently named 'Rusty.'”

He concluded with a touching sentiment, "I credit her for all my virtues. I’m grateful for her generosity in overlooking my faults."

Outrage as RFK Jr shares falconing photos with Donald Trump Jr after Ethel Kennedy's funeral

Robert F Kennedy Jr is facing a social media backlash after sharing a post about his day of falconing with Donald Trump Jr shortly after his mother, Ethel Kennedy, was laid to rest.

"Really? Your mother was buried today and this is a post?! Can you not make it political. I'm certain Ethel would not support Donald Trump. Certainly not your father. This makes me more against Trump than listening to his nonsense in this campaign," a user commented on Instagram.

"Please tell me you weren't doing this instead of being at your mom's funeral?!" questioned one user.

"Oh great more animal corpses we will find in Central park," stated another.

"Maybe Bobby can inspire jr to be a better, kinder person towards wildlife," commented an individual.

"Dude your company very telling 👎🏿" mocked a user.

"What’s the next outing? Rambling with Rudy Giuliani? Water sports with Marjorie Taylor-Greene? Welcome to the swamp! 🐀🐀🐀" read a comment.

"It gets more cringe each day," chimed another.

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