Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made headlines on CNN’s “Erin Burnett OutFront” by arguing that President Joe Biden poses a greater threat to democracy than former President Donald Trump. Kennedy’s main point of contention was the alleged censorship of political speech during the Biden administration, particularly his own removal from social media platforms.
Kennedy claimed that Biden is the first president in history to use federal agencies to censor political speech, citing his own suspension from Instagram in 2021 for sharing debunked claims about the coronavirus and vaccines. He also referenced a Supreme Court decision blocking him from joining a challenge to the Biden administration’s communications with social media companies about disinformation.
Despite acknowledging Trump’s attempt to overturn the 2020 election as a threat to democracy, Kennedy maintained that Biden’s actions were more concerning. He emphasized the importance of the First Amendment and criticized the president for allegedly weaponizing federal agencies against his opponents.
Kennedy, who transitioned from a Democratic primary candidate to an independent, has focused his campaign on freedom of speech issues and challenging government mandates. While facing criticism from some members of his family, Kennedy remains steadfast in his belief that neither Biden nor Trump will address critical policy issues like the national debt and foreign wars.
As the 2024 election approaches, Kennedy’s unconventional candidacy continues to draw attention and spark debate about the state of democracy in the United States.