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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently stated that, as president, he would refrain from taking sides on the events of 9/11 or other contentious debates, citing the difficulty of distinguishing between conspiracy theories and facts due to widespread government misinformation.
His stance has sparked widespread criticism and ridicule from commentators and public figures. Many argue that there is no ambiguity about the events of 9/11, which have been extensively documented and investigated.
Critics contend that Kennedy’s position is not only irresponsible but also dangerous, as it undermines public trust in established historical facts and could fuel conspiracy theories. The backlash raises concerns about the implications of having a leader who is hesitant to affirm well-documented events such as the 9/11 terror attack.
Here is RFK Jr.’s tweet and responses to his statement:
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. But I can promise is that I will open the files…
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) July 5, 2024
not taking sides on 9/11 is like the funniest concept i’ve ever heard of https://t.co/PaecmLe9sK
— rax ‘leads with her crotch’ king (@RaxKingIsDead) July 5, 2024
What does this even mean?
“As President, I won’t take sides on 9/11.”
What the hell is Kennedy trying to say? @RobertKennedyJr https://t.co/cac6mGBjZ0
— Laura Loomer (@LauraLoomer) July 5, 2024