Coverage dated January 27, 2025 to January 28, 2025

Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a "predator" in letter to senators a day before his confirmation hearings

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin urged senators to reject his nomination as health and human services secretary.

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ABC 11 Raleigh
Caroline Kennedy slams RFK Jr. as 'predator' before confirmation hearing for role of HHS secretary (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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In a scathing letter Tuesday, Caroline Kennedy warned senators about her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling him a "predator."
KTVB Boise
Caroline Kennedy warns senators that cousin RFK Jr. is a 'predator' (opens KTVB Boise)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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“Unlike Bobby, I try not to speak for my father – but I am certain that he and my uncle Bobby...would be disgusted,” Caroline Kennedy wrote.
CBS News
Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a "predator" in letter to senators a day before his confirmation hearings (opens CBS News)
Published Jan 28, 2025
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin urged senators to reject his nomination as health and human services secretary.
The Hill
Caroline Kennedy tells senators RFK Jr. is a ‘predator’ (opens The Hill)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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Caroline Kennedy, former President John F. Kennedy’s daughter, told senators in a letter that her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s nominee to serve as secretary of Health and Human Services, is a “predator” who has lied and cheated his way through life.
NBC 6 South Florida
Kennedy vs. Kennedy: Caroline Kennedy urges senators to reject RFK Jr.'s nomination (opens NBC 6 South Florida)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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Caroline Kennedy wrote a blistering letter to the U.S. Senate Tuesday urging them to reject her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s nomination as Health and Human...
New York Times
Caroline Kennedy Urges Senators to Reject RFK Jr. for Health Secretary (opens New York Times)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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In a harsh letter to lawmakers considering Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination for health secretary, Ms. Kennedy called her cousin a “predator” who led other families members down the path of addiction.
Variety
Caroline Kennedy Slams RFK Jr. as ‘Predator’ and ‘Unqualified’ to Serve as Health Secretary (opens Variety)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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Caroline Kennedy slammed her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary ahead of his confirmation.
NPR
Caroline Kennedy calls her cousin, RFK, Jr., a "predator" ahead of his confirmation hearings (opens NPR)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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In a letter, Kennedy said RFK Jr. was "unqualified" to be the new U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary just hours before he was scheduled to appear for confirmation hearings.
Las Vegas Review-Journal
RFK Jr. is a ‘predator,’ Caroline Kennedy warns senators (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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She offered senators personal details from their lives growing up together that she said pose an even greater concern.
Anchorage Daily News
Caroline Kennedy calls her cousin RFK Jr. a ‘predator’ in searing letter to senators (opens Anchorage Daily News)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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The former U.S. ambassador to Australia questions Robert F. Kennedy’s ethics and views on vaccines and his qualifications to be Trump’s HHS secretary.
Rolling Stone
Caroline Kennedy Blasts RFK Jr. Ahead of Confirmation Hearing: 'Addicted to Attention and Power' (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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Caroline Kennedy urged senators to oppose the nomination of her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., as Secretary of Health and Human Services.
The Guardian
Caroline Kennedy calls cousin RFK Jr a predator ahead of confirmation hearing (opens The Guardian)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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Scathing letter warns senators about danger her relative poses if confirmed as health secretary
New York Post
Caroline Kennedy attacks ‘predator’ RFK Jr. in scathing letter ahead of confirmation hearing (opens New York Post)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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The eldest surviving daughter of former President John F. Kennedy is speaking out against Health and Human Services Secretary designate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., lambasting her cousin as a "predator."
Deadline
Caroline Kennedy Warns Senators That Cousin Robert Kennedy Jr. Is A “Predator,” Urges Rejection Of HHS Nomination (opens Deadline)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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Caroline Kennedy, the daughter of President John F. Kennedy, urged senators to reject her cousin Robert Kennedy Jr.'s nomination to be the next secretary of health and human services.
MyNorthwest
Caroline Kennedy warns senators that cousin RFK Jr. is a 'lie and cheat' (opens MyNorthwest)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a “predator” who is addicted to power, Caroline Kennedy urged the U.S. Senate in a Tuesday letter to reject
Forbes
RFK Jr. Confirmation: Caroline Kennedy Calls Her Cousin ‘A Predator’ (opens Forbes)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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Kennedy will appear before the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday and another Senate panel on Thursday.
CNN
Caroline Kennedy calls cousin RFK Jr. a ‘predator’ ahead of his confirmation hearings to be Trump’s health secretary (opens CNN)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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Caroline Kennedy on Tuesday warned that her cousin Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a “predator” ahead of his high-profile confirmation hearings this week to be President Donald Trump’s Department of Health and Human Services secretary, urging senators to reject his nomination.
NBC News
Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a 'predator' and urges Senate to reject his nomination (opens NBC News)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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In a strongly worded letter, Caroline Kennedy urged the Senate to reject Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the role of Health and Human Services Secretary.
Boston
Caroline Kennedy warns senators of ‘predator’ RFK Jr. in searing letter (opens Boston)
Published Jan 27, 2025
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Caroline Kennedy on Tuesday warned senators about Robert F. Kennedy Jr., calling her cousin - now Trump’s pick to lead HHS - a “predator.”
FOX 35 Orlando
Caroline Kennedy letter to senators: RFK Jr. is a 'predator' (opens FOX 35 Orlando)
Published Jan 28, 2025
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Caroline Kennedy in a letter to the U.S. Senate urged them to reject the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the nation's health secretary.
Mother Jones
An unqualified "predator": Caroline Kennedy urges Senate not to confirm her cousin RFK Jr. (opens Mother Jones)
Published Jan 28, 2025
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In a scathing letter, Kennedy called her relative a power-hungry, attention-seeking hypocrite.
The Week
Caroline Kennedy urges Senate to reject RFK Jr. (opens The Week)
Published Jan 28, 2025
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s cousin said he should not become President Donald Trump's health secretary, calling his medical views 'dangerous'
WHDH Boston
Caroline Kennedy: RFK Jr. is a ‘predator’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)
Published Jan 28, 2025
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Calling Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a “predator” who is addicted to power, Caroline Kennedy urged the U.S. Senate in a Tuesday letter
Los Angeles Times
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is a 'predator,' cousin Caroline warns senators (opens Los Angeles Times)
Published Jan 28, 2025
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In a letter to senators, Caroline Kennedy etches a damning sketch of her cousin, the latest condemnation Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has received from members of his family.
Al Jazeera
Caroline Kennedy sends letter to US senators calling RFK Jr a ‘predator’ (opens Al Jazeera)
Published Jan 28, 2025
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The former ambassador denounces Trump’s cabinet nominee as preying ‘on the desperation of parents of sick children’.

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