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The trial of Sirhan Sirhan for the murder of Robert F. #Kennedy concluded 55 years ago this week after four months of courtroom drama. The jury found Sirhan guilty of first degree murder for the assassination of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy, and attempted murder of five other innocent bystanders wounded by his barrage of bullets at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. The seven men and five women, who deliberated 16 hours and 42 minutes before reaching their verdict, found the young Palestinian was mentally capable of mature premeditation before shooting down the senator on June 5, 1968. As the verdict was announced Sirhan, who had been nervously chewing at his fingers, stared straight ahead and showed no emotion. After a one-day recess, the same jurors heard arguments as to whether Sirhan's fate should be life in prison or a sentence to the gas chamber at San Quentin. The penalty phase lasted only a few days in contrast to the 15-week trial. The prosecution did not seek the death penalty but told the jurors either sentence would be just. The jury's ultimate unanimous verdict was death in the gas chamber for Sirhan. (The sentence was commuted to life in prison a few years later when California abolished the death penalty.) As part of my ongoing investigative series "Who Killed Bobby Kennedy?" marking the 55th anniversary of Sirhan's trial, I recently spoke to #JFK/#RFK assassination historian James DiEugenio about the evidence in the case, which Jim believes points to a #conspiracy. In this highlight from our interview, we dive into the autopsy and ballistics evidence presented at trial. In Sirhan's defense, DiEugenio argues that it was impossible for Sirhan's bullets to have hit and killed Senator Kennedy. Jim DiEugenio is editor in chief at KennedysAndKing.com, author of numerous books on the assassinations of the 1960s,and wrote the screenplay for Oliver Stone's "JFK Revisited" documentary series. Don't miss this important discussion! Premiers tonight at 9 PM Eastern. Support my independent journalism with a donation or monthly membership at http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com I've endorsed #RFKJr for president in 2024. Join me! http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

The #Democrats have launched a coordinated attack campaign against Independent presidential candidate Robert F. #Kennedy, Jr. -- accusing him of (among other things) throwing the election to former President Donald Trump. "RFK Jr. is a spoiler for Donald Trump," said Matt Corridoni, a DNC spokesperson. He added that Kennedy is "now providing Trump cover by parroting #MAGA talking points downplaying January 6th." Meanwhile, the #Republicans are attacking Kennedy as a "far-left radical" as Trump himself said in a recent campaign video, but the former president also said in the video that he is "glad RFK Jr. is running" because he will take votes from President #Biden. Mr. Kennedy responded in a post on X today: https://twitter.com/RobertKennedyJr/status/1779899736176091407 It is true that many of #RFKJr's biggest financial backers are also top Trump donors, and there is without doubt a lot of cross-pollination within the two camps. Team Kennedy counts a lot of former Trump voters, volunteers, and supporters within the campaign's diverse political ranks. There is certainly a meeting of the minds and agreement on many key issues. But is this happening organically, or is it strategic? Are Team Trump operatives infiltrating the Kennedy campaign? We have to wonder. A campaign staffer working for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential bid recently raised the prospect of blocking President Joe #Biden from being re-elected by sending the election to the House of Representatives, where House members could elect former President Donald Trump, instead. Rita Palma, alongtime New York-basedcriticof vaccination mandates, appears in a recently uploaded video to be giving a presentation aimed at persuading #Republican voters to help Kennedy qualify for the state’s presidential ballot this fall. She identifies herself in the video as the campaign’s New York state director, though the campaign said Monday that she is a "ballot access consultant" and that her comments don't reflect overall campaign strategy. In those comments, Palma says that she knocked on doors for Trump's campaigns in 2016 and 2020 and has "more Trump T-shirts than I do Bobby Kennedy T-shirts" but that Trump "lost" her because of "the vaccines." Palma goes on to declare Biden the "mutual enemy" of the Trump and Kennedy voter and says her "No. 1 priority" is depriving Biden of his re-election, not helping Kennedy win. "Whether you support Bobby or Trump, we all oppose Biden.And my thoughts are that, you know, that’s the No. 1 priority in the country," she says in the video. And she outlines a specific way to do just that. While national Democrats focus on cutting Kennedy down in key swing states that typically decide elections, Palma pitches the prospect of depriving Biden of wins in blue states like New York. That, according to Palma, could keep both Trump and Biden short of the 270 Electoral College votes needed to win the presidential election, leaving the choice to the currently GOP-controlled House, which she says would choose Trump. In a statement,Kennedy campaign manager Amaryllis Foxdescribed Palma as a "ballot access consultant responsible for scheduling volunteer shifts for our upcoming signature collection drive in the Empire State" and said it should be no surprise that different Kennedy backers come from different ends of the ideological spectrum. “As an independent movement, our supporters, volunteers, and field organizers come from all sides of the political spectrum and their reasons for supporting Mr. Kennedy are as disparate as their backgrounds,” the campaign statement said. “She is not involved in electoral strategy, nationally or in New York. This was not a campaign event. Palma was speaking as a private citizen and her statements in no way reflect the strategy of the Kennedy campaign, which is to win the White House with votes from former Trump and Biden supporters alike," the #Kennedy24 campaign statement continued. Since #RFK announced his run for the White House a year ago this month (he was then running in the Democratic Party; Kennedy switched to Independent last October), there have been several discreet approaches from the Trump camp -- particularly Roger Stone -- asking Mr. Kennedy if he was interested in the VP running mate slot on Trump's GOP ticket. The answer from Kennedy was always "thank you, but no thanks." "There is no question that in a close presidential race," #Trump strategist Roger Stone told the New York Times Wednesday, "independent or minor party candidates can have a disproportionately large impact." In this highlight from Episode 27 of "Strange Bedfellows" we spoke to Roger Stone's longtime friend and personal attorney Tyler Nixon (who is also an RFK supporter) about why he wants to see a unity ticket of Trump and Kennedy this year. Nixon says such a pairing is the only way we can not only heal the divide but actually drain the swamp. While such a unity ticket seems unlikely, that does not rule out the possibility of Mr. Kennedy serving the Trump administration in a cabinet position or Ambassadorship, perhaps. (I'll just say right now that the son of Robert Kennedy running the Department of Justice would be like hiring Roto-Rooter to drain that swamp, Mr. Trump!) We also discussed the recent attacks on Kennedy from the #DNC, President Biden, and their affiliated media mouthpieces. Tyler Nixon grew up with the Biden family in Delaware, was close to the president's late son Beau Biden, and knows where the bones are buried, as the saying goes. Whether it involves denying Kennedy Secret Service protection, or photo ops at the White House with Kennedy's siblings who oppose Bobby's candidacy, or censoring his opponent's message in the media, Tyler Nixon knows just how low Joe will go to destroy RFK's campaign. He will tell us all about it on the show tonight. Don't miss this "Best of Strange Bedfellows" episode at 9 PM Eastern!

(* This week we will pick up where we left off in Episode 28 hearing voter reactions to Kennedy's running mate choice Nicole #Shanahan in the second hour of the program.) If you've been following my recent series of podcasts exploring the #RFK assassination around the 55th anniversary of Sirhan Sirhan's trial, you'll also find tonight's panel discussion fascinating (and at times, emotional). Episode 29 of "#Kennedy Americans" delves into the murder of Senator Robert F. Kennedy on the presidential campaign trail in 1968. I opened up the floor to a live panel discussion on X (formerly known as Twitter) of the case evidence, conspiracy theories, and opinions as to whether Sirhan is guilty or innocent. We also talked about Sirhan's motives for the crime: by his own admission, Sirhan killed Sen. Kennedy because of his outspoken support for #Israel. Sirhan, a Palestinian who was radicalized politically, turned 80 years old last month -- still hoping for parole after 55 years behind bars. Should he be released? We'll talk about that too. Finally, we will discuss the obvious parallels between the elections of 2024 and 1968, and the unique security risks posed to #RFKJr since the #Gaza war began. The Department of Homeland Security has refused #RFK Secret Service protection five times now. The #Kennedy24 campaign made a sixth request in March 2024. Please SIGN THE PETITION asking President #Biden to give Bobby Kennedy Secret Service protection right NOW at http://Security.Kennedy24.com I've endorsed #RFKJr for president. Join me at http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

2024 Independent presidential candidate Robert F. #Kennedy, Jr. surprised everyone with a March 26th announcement that Nicole #Shanahan would be his VP running mate. A short list leaked two weeks earlier did not include Shanahan's name, instead speculation swirled around names like Tulsi Gabbard, Jesse Ventura, Aaron Rodgers, Mike Rowe, or Andrew Yang, among others. On Episode 28 of the Kennedy Americans podcast I hosted a live roundtable on X Spaces (formerly Twitter) asking #RFKJr campaign staffers, supporters and volunteers who attended the announcement in Oakland last week for their reactions to Shanahan. Emotions were mixed, to say the least! Some were passionately disappointed, while others expressed excitement. The selection of Shanahan is obviously a shift to the left (both Kennedy and Shanahan are former #Democrats), leaving many of #RFK's #libertarian and #conservative voters wondering if they can continue to support a "Democrat-lite" ticket. Also, we heard opposition voices from the left, such as my friend Craig "Pasta" Jardula (of "The Convo Couch" and "The Jimmy Dore Show"), who says he stopped supporting Kennedy over his support for #Israel in the #Gaza war. It was a frank and open exchange of views, demonstrating the wide range of political camps represented within the #Kennedy24 campaign's big tent. While we sometimes disagree, these live #XSpaces are always respectful and spirited dialogue -- and we think that's exactly what our country needs more of. Join us tonight from 9-11 PM Eastern for the premiere on YouTube, Rumble, Twitch, Facebook, and of course, live on X!

As part of our ongoing investigative series marking the 55th anniversary of Sirhan Sirhan's 1969 trial for the murder of Senator Robert F. #Kennedy, I've recently conducted a re-review of all available materials and evidence in the case. In Part 1 of the "Who Killed Bobby Kennedy" series, I presented original documents, trial testimony, Sirhan's own words in press interviews and in court for the prosecution, and arguments from conspiracy researcher Lisa Pease (author of the book "A Lie Too Big To Fail") for the defense, as well as #RFKJr, who also advocates for Sirhan's parole. In Part 2 I explained why Sirhan is considered a hero in #Palestine to this day for killing #RFK over the Senator's support for #Israel. As Sirhan himself told reporters: "If I had been tried in an Arab country, no Arab court ever would have convicted me." Sirhan's act of political violence inspired many later acts of #terrorism, aircraft hijackings, bombings, kidnappings, hostage-taking, and murders. His release from prison was demanded on numerous occasions by Palestinian terrorists over the past 50 years. Part 3 contains our 2.5 hour in-depth interview with #JFK/RFK historian and expert James DiEugenio, author of "The Assassinations" (with Lisa Pease) and screenwriter for Oliver Stone's "JFK Revisited" documentary film series. DeEugenio makes a compelling case for conspiracy, and argues that Sirhan could not have fired the shots that killed Kennedy. This week on Maverick News, my co-host Rick Walker asked me why I have recently changed my mind after 25 years of believing Sirhan was innocent to now being convinced of his guilt. Over the course of researching this case for more than 35 years I've revised my views more than once, based upon where the facts and evidence lead. I'll explain my own conclusions in Part 4 tonight at 9 PM Eastern. Don't miss this one! Support my independent journalism with a donation or monthly membership at http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com I've endorsed #RFKJr for president in 2024. Join me! http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

Just after midnight on June 5, 1968, Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on the campaign trail in Los Angeles, minutes after winning the California presidential primary. The shooter apprehended at the scene was 24 year-old Sirhan Sirhan, a Palestinian immigrant, who was heard to exclaim: "I can explain! I did it for my country!" Sirhan confessed to the crime and said he was angry at Sen. #Kennedy over his support for #Israel. The date Sirhan selected for kill #RFK was the one-year anniversary of the 1967 Six-Day War. In 1989, Sirhan told British journalistDavid Frost: "My only connection with Robert Kennedy was his sole support of Israel and his deliberate attempt to send those 50 fighter jets to Israel to obviously do harm to the Palestinians." Some scholars believe that the assassination was the first major incident of political violence in theUnited Statesstemming from theIsraeli–Palestinian conflict. Sirhan Bishara Sirhan is still regarded as a hero of the Palestinian Liberation Movement, who have demanded his release several times during a number of hijackings and kidnappings over the past five-and-a-half decades - including a 1972 incident when the Popular Front for the Liberation of #Palestine hijacked a Lufthansa flight with #RFK's son Joseph Kennedy onboard. That incredible story is told in this thread: https://twitter.com/RealLoriSpencer/status/1754096340697489719?s=20 Sirhan Sirhan turned 80 years old this month -- and is still hoping for parole. He has been denied 17 times, most recently in 2023. If his efforts succeed, Sirhan will be immediately deported back to Palestine or Jordan because he is not an American citizen. 55 years ago, the murder trial of Sirhan Sirhan was ongoing in a Los Angeles courtroom. The trial began in January, 1969 and continued for four months. The jury convicted him of first-degree murder and five counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder -- one count for each of the five other innocent bystanders Sirhan shot. At the time of Sirhan's conviction, most Americans believed without question that Sirhan acted alone; after all, he was seen by 77 witnesses firing a gun at #RFK in the Ambassador Hotel pantry, he confessed to the crime, and was convicted by a jury. It wasn't until 6 years later that questions of a possible conspiracy began to arise. In 1974, Kennedy campaign labor organizer Paul Schrade, along with former U.S. Congressman Allard Lowenstein, CBS News, and former Los Angeles prosecutor Vincent Bugliosi filed a personal injury civil lawsuit against Sirhan and 50 other "John Does" with the ultimate goal of compelling the Los Angeles Police Department and Sirhan to provide new or withheld evidence in the original trial. From that point forward, a thousand RFK assassination conspiracy theories were born, and over the past half-century the voices who call for a reopening the case grow louder. The "Free Sirhan" movement includes none other than 2024 Independent presidential candidate #RFKJr, who wants answers in his father's murder. Kennedy visited Sirhan in prison and wrote letters to the California Parole Board recommending his release. The Kennedy family is split on the issue of Sirhan's release. RFK Jr. is joined by only one of his other siblings in calling for Sirhan's parole; all of their siblings and mother Ethel want Sirhan to die in prison. Tonight on "Strange Bedfellows" we are pleased to welcome back Kennedy assassination historian James DiEugenio, who has written numerous books and articles on the #JFK and RFK assassinations over the past three decades. His latest book is "The JFK Assassination Chokeholds That Prove There Was A #Conspiracy." Jim also wrote the screenplay and accompanying book for Oliver Stone's epic new documentary series "JFK Revisited: Through The Looking Glass" and is the editor-in-chief of KennedysAndKing.com -- an invaluable resource for information on the murders of President John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy, and Dr. Martin Luther King. We will take a deep dive into the evidence presented at Sirhan's trial 55 years ago for both the prosecution and the defense, as well as new information that has come forward in the years since. Jim DiEugenio will explain why he believes Sirhan's gun could not have killed RFK, and present a compelling case for conspiracy. A fascinating conversation is always guaranteed on "Strange Bedfellows." Join us live tonight from 9-11 P.M. Eastern on all of our Maverick News Network channels. Support my independent journalism with a donation or monthly membership at http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com I've endorsed #RFKJr for president in 2024. Join me! http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

2024 Independent presidential candidate Robert F. #Kennedy, Jr. will announce today who his vice presidential running mate will be. After weeks of media speculation, we can finally tell you who it is. Join our Maverick News team for live coverage of the announcement, plus expert analysis and commentary, and interviews with attendees at the event in Oakland. The fun starts at 1: 30 P.M. Eastern!

Robert F. #Kennedy Jr.’s consideration of New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers as his running mate is sparking backlash and raising fresh scrutiny over the athlete’s past controversial comments. Rodgers is one of a few candidates that #RFKJr’s campaign confirmed is on its shortlist for vice president ahead of an announcement set for Tuesday, March 26th. If chosen, Rodgers would be a high-profile name for Kennedy’s ticket as he tries to gain steam for his independent bid. But while strategists from both sides of the aisle said a pick like Rodgers may help Kennedy get more of the attention he desires for his candidacy, it could also plague him with controversy amid scrutiny over the future Pro Football Hall of Famer’s past statements on the Sandy Hook shooting and vaccines. In this highlight from Episode 30 of “Strange Bedfellows” we discussed whether Rodgers is still in the running for VP and whether a new CNN report alleging the NFL star’s alleged 2013 denial of the Sandy Hook school shooting is #FakeNews. Be sure to join us for our Maverick News live team coverage of Mr. Kennedy’s live announcement of his running mate pick this Tuesday the 26th at 1:30 P.M. Eastern time.

The short list of Robert F. #Kennedy Jr.’s vice presidential contenders is now public, and although we don’t yet know who it will be, it’s fun to speculate. #RFKJr is set to announce his running mate this Tuesday, March 26th in Oakland, CA. (We will broadcast that big announcement live on the Maverick News Network, and across all of our “Kennedy Americans” channels, so be sure and subscribe for notifications.) On Episode 27 of the “Kennedy Americans” podcast our panel of #Kennedy24 campaign volunteers and #RFKJr supporters debate the potential VP picks. We will have advocates on the panel for Gov. Jesse Ventura, New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers, Mike Rowe, Trisha Lindsay, Tulsi Gabbard, Andrew Yang, Rand Paul, Tony Robbins, and more. Each will make their case why they think Mr. Kennedy should choose their preferred candidate, and argue against who they think would be the wrong pick. This might get heated! Join us for the GREAT DEBATE: RFK’s VP PICKS tonight at 9 PM Eastern.

Former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura was on the short list of names selected by 2024 Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a possible running mate. Ventura shocked the world in 1998 when he became the first Independent candidate to win a major Governorship, beating 25-year incumbent Hubert Humphrey III, who was at the time backed by the Clinton White House and the entire Democratic party establishment. Gov. Ventura endorsed #RFKJr at a rally last month in Tuscon, Arizona, and has privately indicated he would be interested in running with #Kennedy as his vice presidential running mate this year. It’s an intriguing ticket, to be sure. We explore the pros and cons of a possible Kennedy/Ventura ticket with our guest, political talk show host Billy Dees. Join us tonight at 9 Eastern! #RFK will announce his VP pick March 26th in Oakland, California. We will carry his announcement live on Maverick News starting at 1:30 P.M. Eastern time. Don’t miss it! Thanks for watching! Support my independent journalism with a one-time donation or monthly patronage at http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com

2024 Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will announce his running mate March 26th. (Tune in for live team coverage on Maverick News starting at 1:30 P.M. Eastern.) When #RFKJr's short list of possible VP's was leaked to the New York Times last week, one name was conspicuously absent -- a name that seems an obvious and perfect pick. At an event in Austin last Friday, Mr. #Kennedy dismissed rumors about the leaked short list, saying that he has already made his decision, and it's not anyone named on the leaked list. Hmm... who will it be, then? Here's who we think it might be. Watch the premiere at 8 A.M. Eastern today!

Last month, 2024 independent presidential candidate Robert F. #Kennedy Jr. said that he would be announcing his vice-presidential running mate "within 30 days." On Episode 26 of the "Kennedy Americans" podcast our panel discusses the short list of potential VP picks for #RFKJr; the pros and cons of the top contenders, and place our bets on who will ultimately win the Veepstakes. We'll also discuss the latest campaign news, Mr. Kennedy's 6th request for Secret Service protection, update you on the nationwide ballot access petition drive, and explain those recent Federal Election Commission complaints filed by the Democratic National Committee against the American Values 2024 Super PAC. This podcast contains excerpts from a recent #XSpace. Our #Kennedy24 team hosts regular live Spaces with special guests including #TeamKennedy staffers, volunteers, voters, Kennedy family members, and sometimes even Bobby himself! It's a fun way to stay involved with the campaign and meet new friends. Follow me on Twitter to be notified of future Spaces where you can join the conversation live! Join my team of volunteers, donate, volunteer to collect ballot access petition signatures, and buy Kennedy campaign merch at http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer. Tune in tonight at 9 PM Eastern on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Twitch, VK, and X! All episodes of the "Kennedy Americans" podcast are permanently archived on this Rumble channel: Rumble.com/KennedyAmericans. Please subscribe! To volunteer, donate, buy official campaign merch, or find an event near you, visit: http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer We aren't just Kennedy Democrats, or Kennedy #Republicans, or Kennedy #Libertarians, or Kennedy #Independents. We are KENNEDY AMERICANS!

The new documentary film about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s life and times is now available, and you can watch a special screening tonight for FREE! This groundbreaking documentary was crafted by the award-winning filmmaker Jeff Hays (who also produced "The Real Anthony Fauci" film based upon #RFKJr's bestselling book). This new film was inspired by Dick Russell's new authorized biography of #RFK, and unravels the layers of rumors and narratives to reveal the true essence of Robert F. #Kennedy Jr., a man whose life and legacy have influenced so many. Prepare yourself for a journey that promises not only to enlighten but to inspire. This documentary is more than just a film; it's an invitation to explore the trials and triumphs, the challenges and achievements of a figure who has left an indelible mark on history. Through exclusive interviews, unseen footage, and personal stories with those who know Bobby best, you'll gain an intimate look into the life of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the man who seeks to hold this nation's highest office. I hope you will join me for the premiere tonight at 8 PM Eastern and share the link with anyone you know who is #Kennedy-curious. I've often said that if every American could get to know the Bobby Kennedy that we know, he would win the 2024 election in a landslide. "The Real RFK Jr." film gives the viewer that opportunity. You'll come away from it feeling like you know him, too. I think you'll agree no other candidate in this contest could ever bare his or her soul (and their flaws) to voters the way Kennedy does in this film. Don't miss this free special screening of "The Real RFK Jr." tonight at 8 P.M. Eastern, 7 PM Central, 6 PM Mountain, 5 PM Pacific. Watch the livestream on YouTube, Rumble, Facebook, Twitch, and X. DISCLOSURE: I am a volunteer on the #Kennedy24 campaign. Join my team at: http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

On Episode 25 of the “#Kennedy Americans” podcast we introduce you to Kyle Kemper, lead activator for the #Kennedy24 campaign. You might already be familiar with Kyle as the half-brother of Justin #Trudeau, Prime Minister of #Canada. Kyle famously split with his brethren on #Covid lockdowns, mask and #vaccine mandates. He made headlines after joining the #FreedomConvoy of #truckers protesting outside Parliament Hill against Trudeau’s pandemic policies two years ago this month. In this conversation on #XSpaces, Kyle and I talked about the trucker #convoy, and last week’s court ruling that Trudeau’s invocation of the Emergencies Act was unconstitutional. We talked about his work for the #RFKJr campaign, and the upcoming “Kennedy Convoy” across America with Kyle leading the way in his custom Kennedy bus. Kyle Kemper also explains why he is so enthusiastic about #cryptocurrency, and gives his thoughts on the future of #Bitcoin. If you don’t already know and love Kyle Kemper, you will after meeting him on this episode! Join us for the premiere at 7 A.M. Eastern Tuesday. Start your day with some #KennedyEnergy! To volunteer, donate, buy official campaign merch, or find an event near you, visit: http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer We aren't just Kennedy Democrats, or Kennedy #Republicans, or Kennedy #Libertarians, or Kennedy #Independents. We are KENNEDY AMERICANS!

Following the exits of #Vivek Ramaswamy and Gov. Ron #DeSantis from the 2024 presidential contest, many of their #Republican supporters are now joining #TeamKennedy. There are also rumors of a possible #Trump/#Kennedy unity ticket in the fall (although both campaigns are staying silent on that for now). Recent polls show that if former president Donald Trump teamed up with #RFKJr, such a ticket could win as much as 70% of the vote -- obliterating President #Biden in the general election. Sources close toDonald Trumpreached out toRobert F. Kennedy Jr.about serving as the presidential candidate’s running mate, per a new report by theNew York Post. “Trump operatives expressed an interest in Kennedy early on, but it was all premature,” a source said. The connection was made “right out of the box when Bobby announced” in April 2023, when Kennedy went public with his presidential bid. Still, the potential duo is on the table: “Anything’s possible. I wouldn’t write it off by any means,” the source added. On Episode 24 of the "#Kennedy Americans" podcast I'm joined by #Kennedy24 staffers Augustus Pallante and Kyle Kemper (who is also the half-brother of Justin #Trudeau, Prime Minister of #Canada) for a panel discussion with campaign volunteers and #GOP voters about how #RFK can reach out to #Republicans. We will hear from former DeSantis and Vivek supporters who are now all in for Kennedy, and talk to some #MAGA supporters who say they remain loyal to Trump, but would love to see a Trump/Kennedy ticket. Tune in tonight at 9 PM Eastern and please subscribe to our channel!

This week, 2024 Independent presidential candidate Robert F. #Kennedy, Jr. added two more states to his successful nationwide petition drive for ballot access: New Hampshire and #Hawaii. Since the start of 2024, the #RFKJr campaign has collected enough ballot petition signatures to place his name on the general election ballot in three states, including #Utah, where Kennedy's petition was approved by the Secretary of State earlier this month. On Tuesday, #Kennedy24 campaign manager Amaryllis Fox-Kennedy announced that campaign volunteers had collected more than 3,000 petition signatures in a single day during an election day drive around the state of #NewHampshire, meeting the threshold for ballot access in the Granite state. Hawaii requires 5,800 signatures to place #Kennedy's name on the November ballot. The #RFK campaign says they've now exceeded that number, but will continue to collect signatures in Hawaii to ensure they have more than enough to qualify. On the night of the New Hampshire primary, I hosted a Space on X (formerly Twitter) with #TeamKennedy staffers Kyle Kemper and Augustus Pallante and hundreds of campaign volunteers to celebrate our victories so far, and to discuss strategy for the months ahead. The campaign's goal is to get Bobby on the Ballot in all 50 states. Here's how we will get it done, and how YOU can help! Episode 23 of the "Kennedy Americans" features highlights from that X Space, which lasted for 3.5 hours. We will bring you more of this exciting meeting next week on the show! Catch the premiere tonight at 9 PM Eastern. and please share with your friends, family, and neighbors who might be interested in helping Kennedy obtain ballot access. Whether you ultimately plan to vote for Mr. Kennedy or not, I hope we can all agree that more candidates on the ballot equals a healthier democracy for all Americans. Join my team of volunteers if you'd like to help collect petition signatures in your state here -- http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

55 years ago this month, the trial of Sirhan Sirhan got underway for the murder of 1968 Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. #Kennedy. The trial lasted three months. Eventually the jury found him guilty of first degree murder and assault with a deadly weapon with intent to commit murder (five counts; one for each of the other people Sirhan shot). The official motive for Sirhan’s murder of #RFK was “anti-#Zionism.” After he was captured by Kennedy’s bodyguards, witnesses in the Ambassador Hotel kitchen heard Sirhan say: “I can explain. I did it for my country. I love my country." On Episode 20 of the "Kennedy Americans" podcast, we took a deep dive into the evidence for both the prosecution and the defense. Was Sirhan a mind-controlled patsy, or a Palestinian terrorist? Whether Sirhan fired the fatal shots that killed #RFK or not -- a topic that is still debated among historians of the case today -- there is no doubt that Sirhan is heralded as a hero in the Palestinian Liberation Movement for assassinating Senator Kennedy (an act Sirhan claims he has no memory of). Shortly after the RFK assassination, Al #Fatah, the Arab Commando organization, distributed thousands of posters with pictures of Sirhan over the words, “I did it for my country!" In September 1970 the Popular Front for the Liberation of #Palestine (PFLP) hijacked three passenger planes and demanded the release of Sirhan Sirhan from prison. After releasing the hostages, the Palestinian hijackers blew up one of the planes on a Cairo runway "in retaliation for the United States' support of #Israel." Three Arabs hijacked a West German jumbo jet in February 1972 on which RFK's eldest son Joseph P. Kennedy (then 19 years old) was a passenger. The plane, on a flight from New Delhi to Athens, landed safely eight hours later at Aden, Southern #Yemen. That specific flight was targeted because the terrorists knew Kennedy would be on board. In 1973, when the Black September group burst into the embassy of Saudi Arabia in Khartoum and took 10 hostages, their demands included the release of Sirhan Sirhan from prison. Sirhan told David Frost in a 1989 interview: "I wanted to show that the Palestinian problem didn't just erupt with the assassination of #Kennedy," a reference to the displacement of Palestinians after the Arab-Israeli war of 1948. "If I had shot Bobby Kennedy in an Arab country, I doubt any Arab court would have convicted me," he said with a smile. By killing RFK Sirhan advanced the cause of the Palestinians, a cause which promoted the return of Arab land from the state of Israel. He told Robert Kaiser in 1969, "They (the Palestinians) want action. They want results. Hey! I produced action for them. I'm a big hero over there." Sirhan Sirhan is now 79. If he is ever released on parole he will most likely be deported immediately back to Palestine or Jordan because he is not a U.S. citizen. Will he receive a hero's welcome in the Arab world? We can only wonder. In this highlight from Episode 24 of "Strange Bedfellows" I discuss with guest Caleb Maupin growing concerns over #RFKJr's safety as he now finds himself treading the same dangerous waters that inflamed his father's convicted killer: campaigning for president on an antiwar platform while staunchly supporting Israel's war against #Hamas, attracting death threats from mentally ill stalkers and political fanatics while left unprotected by the U.S. Secret Service. Watch the premiere tonight at 9 P.M. Eastern. Support my independent journalism with a donation or monthly membership at http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com I've endorsed #RFKJr for president in 2024. Join me! http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

On this date in 1961 the newly sworn-in John F. #Kennedy began his first day as president. As evidenced by the first Executive Order he signed that day, expanding food assistance to the poor (what is known today as food stamps, or SNAP benefits), relieving poverty was at the top of his agenda for the New Frontier. #JFK also inherited a troubled #economy. The country was in a #recession -- it's third in 10 years -- at the time Kennedy took the oath of office on January 20, 1961. On Episode 22 of the "Kennedy Americans" podcast we will take a look at President Kennedy's economic solutions that catapulted the United States into a period of unprecedented #prosperity -- while at the same time creating a more secure safety net for the disadvantaged, creating #Medicare and #Medicaid, issuing tax cuts, building infrastructure projects, and keeping #inflation down. We'll also explore how Kennedy brought big business to heel in his clash with the steel companies, a fierce battle the president waged to ensure that American corporate interests also served the public interest. Here's how JFK fixed our domestic economy without going to war overseas. Kennedy showed us it can be done. We hope his nephew, 2024 presidential candidate #RFKJr follows his uncle's lead and pursues similar economic policies starting on day one of the next Kennedy administration on January 21, 2025. DISCLOSURE: I am a volunteer recruiter for the #Kennedy24 campaign. Join the #RFKArmy at http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer

The Los Angeles District Attorney filed criminal charges against #RFK stalker Jonathan Macht on Dec. 28, 2023 alleging that he disobeyed a Restraining Order. Two additional criminal charges were filed against Macht for Trespassing, and Harassment Through Repeated Phone Calls. Macht's arraignment and plea hearing is set for January 29. Last November, #Kennedy filed a petition for a restraining order after Macht allegedly showed up at his Brentwood home and tried to make contact while Kennedy and his family were home. The politician’s security team caught Macht after he climbed over a fence in the backside of Kennedy’s house. The police arrived at the home and served Macht with an emergency protective order. He was taken to jail and released hours later. Macht returned to the Kennedy home and scaled the fence a second time that same day, resulting in a second arrest by Los Angeles Police. Macht had been stalking #RFKJr for months, sending him more than 400 emails containing violent threats against him. A judge granted Kennedy's request for a Permanent Restraining Order against Jonathan Macht in November. This week, Kennedy asked the court to add his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, to the list of people protected by the Order. The court denied the request because Kennedy “has not filed either an amended petition or stipulation, as requested by the Court’s” order. However, the judge set a hearing for January 31 where Kennedy can present additional documents to convince the judge. The restraining order against Macht remains in full effect. I've been covering the case of Jonathan Macht, as well as the other criminal case against Adrian Paul Aispuro (the heavily-armed man who showed up at an RFK event last September) in the Los Angeles County Courts. I'll bring you the latest updates on Episode 21 of the "Kennedy Americans" podcast Friday, January 12 at 9 P.M. Eastern.

Since a judge unsealed thousands of documents related to Jeffrey #Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell last week, I've been asked many times if there are any big revelations about #RFKJr in them. Tune in at 9 PM Eastern to find out!

Crime. Addiction. Despair. Fear. Illness. Wars abroad, and escalating political violence at home. Americans are ailing, our country is sick. Many still have not recovered -- financially, physically, mentally, and spiritually -- from the impact of the pandemic, and are still struggling to return to "normal" again. As the third anniversary of #January6th just reminded us, Americans are still very angry and deeply divided. A growing number in recent surveys say they support the use of violence to achieve political ends. That's a troubling sign as we head into another election year, considering that half the country does not believe the results of the last election were legitimate. In this highlight from Episode 23 of "Strange Bedfellows" I spoke to Karen Lorre, a life coach and spiritual healer, about how we can heal our sick society. Karen shared some inspiring and helpful actions we as individuals can take every day to make this country -- and our world -- a more loving and joyful place. Karen has been a personal friend of 2024 Independent presidential candidate #RFKJr for over 30 years. She says #Kennedy is the Remedy to healing #America's political divide. If this really is a "battle for the soul of America" -- as Joe #Biden said four years ago -- neither Biden nor #Trump bring to the table a message or policies that will heal our country. Karen says only #RFK can do that (and I agree!). This was an uplifting, inspiring conversation. If you're intrigued by this highlight, watch my full 2-hour interview with Karen Lorre on Episode 23 of "Strange Bedfellows."

2024 Independent presidential candidate Robert F. #Kennedy Jr.'s request for Secret Service protection was rejected for the third time last month, despite escalating threats on his life. In this highlight from Episode 23 of "Strange Bedfellows" I shared my concerns for his safety with #RFKJr's friend of 33 years Karen Lorre -- who is also a spiritual healer and life coach -- and asked her what we, Bobby's friends and supporters, can do to help protect him.

Who is Robert F. #Kennedy, Jr.? Is he authentic, or just another fake populist politician lying to get your vote? Our guest on Episode 23 of "Strange Bedfellows," Karen Lorre, has been friends with #RFKJr for 33 years, and in this highlight, she answers those questions. Born Karen Witter inLong Beach, California, she attended the University of California at Irvine, studying the biochemical origins of mental illness. To pay her way through school she worked as a model and appeared in commercials before getting her big break in #Hollywood. During the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s Karen appeared on popular television shows likeCheers,The X-Files,Sabrina The Teenage Witch,NYPD Blue,Dharma & Greg, One Life to Live, andMalcolm in the Middle. Karen later retired from acting, and became alife coach and spiritual healer. She has written three books:Chronic Pleasure, Use The Law of Attraction to Transmute Fatigue and Pain into Vibrant Energy;Effortless Enchantment, A Memoir of Magic, Magnetism and Miracles,andChronic Pleasure in Relationships. She is now an enthusiastic volunteer on the #Kennedy24 presidential campaign, working hard to get her old friend Bobby elected as our next POTUS. She's also a delightful person. I enjoyed joy getting to know Karen in this interview, and you will too. Visit Karen’s website athttp://KarenLorre.com Support the show with a one-time donation or monthly patronage at http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com

Three years ago today, a riot broke out at the U.S. Capitol when supporters of President #Trump stormed the building, angered over an election they believed was stolen. While it was hardly an "#insurrection," what happened on #January6 had a lasting impact on our country. It changed our relationship with our government, our media, and each other. It made us question the fairness of our justice system, and the fairness of our elections. At the start of 2024 we find ourselves headed into another election year when our country isn't just divided in half, as it was four years ago between #Republicans and #Democrats. America is now divided into thirds, between left, right, and center, with 41% of voters identifying as Independents, a first in our entire history. Recent polls show #RFKJr leading both #Biden and #Trump with Independent voters, and beating all competition with younger voters under age 45. He's holding steady at around 22-24%, making this officially a three-way race for the White House. Obviously, #Kennedy's message of bipartisanship is resonating with voters. But can he manage to heal the deep divide in a country that's so polarized? Or are Americans unwilling to set their differences aside? With two wars raging abroad, we also find ourselves on the brink of civil war at home. Is Kennedy the Remedy? Tonight's guest says yes -- and she speaks from experience. Karen Lorre has known Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for 33 years. She says he's uniquely qualified to lead a divided nation at this critical moment in our history. From her own personal knowledge of the candidate, she says Bobby is a healer. It's always been a part of his nature -- and not just in his work as an environmentalist, healing our polluted landscapes and waterways, but in his relationships with humans, animals, and all living things. Karen is a volunteer on the #Kennedy24 campaign, even though by her own admission she's never been political or worked in politics before -- because she truly believes he's our nation's last best hope, and that #RFK is the leader America needs. Tonight, she will tell us why. Karen Lorre in the 90s with RFK Jr.'s cousin, actor Christopher Lawford. (Chris died in 2018.) Karen Lorre & RFK Jr. on the campaign trail in 2023. GUEST BIO: Born Karen Witter inLong Beach, California, she attended the University of California at Irvine, studying the biochemical origins of mental illness. To pay her way through school she worked as a model and appeared in commercials before getting her big break in #Hollywood. During the 80s, 90s, and early 2000s Karen appeared on popular television shows like Cheers, The X-Files, Sabrina The Teenage Witch, NYPD Blue, Dharma & Greg, and Malcolm in the Middle. If you're a fan of the soaps, you might remember she played the role of Tina Lord on ABC's One Life to Live in the 1990s. She was nominated for a Soap Opera DigestAwardfor Outstanding Female Newcomer in Daytime. Karen later retired from acting, and became a life coach and spiritual healer. She has written three books: Chronic Pleasure, Use The Law of Attraction to Transmute Fatigue and Pain into Vibrant Energy; Effortless Enchantment, A Memoir of Magic, Magnetism and Miracles, and Chronic Pleasure in Relationships. Her work has been endorsed by Dr. Bruce Lipton and Deepak Chopra, who said “Karen Lorre’s love radiates to you… You can trust that Karen is the real deal —she embodies Chronic Pleasure and teaches you to do the same.” Karen Lorre with former President Barack Obama. When it comes to healing, Karen Lorre knows a lot -- and can teach us a lot about how to have better relationships, more fulfilling lives lived with purpose, and in turn, how we can heal the American divide with RFK Jr. It's our pleasure to welcome Karen to the show tonight. Join us LIVE January 6th from 9-11 P.M. Eastern for Episode 23 of "Strange Bedfellows." Our first show of the New Year will bring some healing to a world that needs it. Visit Karen's website at http://KarenLorre.com Support the show! http://StrangeBedfellowsPodcast.com

When he was arrested after the #RFK assassination, one of #Sirhan Sirhan’s appellate lawyers says there was a newspaper clipping in Sirhan’s pocket that discussed the incongruity of Sen. Robert Kennedy’s advocacy for the oppressed while also supporting #Israel over #Palestine. Sirhan’s friend and appellate attorney says he cannot be certain there was not some sort of conspiracy, but has little doubt Sirhan shot Kennedy. “Sirhan never said there was somebody else,” Abdeen Jabara insists. The official motive for Sirhan’s murder of #RFK was “anti-#Zionism.” After he was captured by Kennedy’s bodyguards, witnesses in the Ambassador Hotel kitchen heard Sirhan say: “I can explain. I did it for my country. I love my country." On Episode 20 of the "Kennedy Americans" podcast, we take a deep dive into the debate over RFK's convicted killer Sirhan's innocence or guilt. Was he a mind-controlled patsy, or a Palestinian terrorist? Whether Sirhan's motives were political or not, he has been heralded as a hero in the Palestinian Liberation Movement for assassinating Robert F. Kennedy (an act Sirhan claims he has no memory of). Shortly after the RFK assassination, Al Fatah, the Arab Commando organization, distributed thousands of posters with pictures of Sirhan over the words, “I did it for my country! “ In 1973, when the Black September group burst into the embassy of Saudi Arabia in Khartoum and took 10 hostages, their demands included the release of Sirhan Sirhan from prison. Sirhan told David Frost in a 1989 interview: "I wanted to show that the Palestinian problem didn't just erupt with the assassination of #Kennedy," a reference to the displacement of Palestinians after the Arab-Israeli war of 1948. "If I had shot Bobby Kennedy in an Arab country, I doubt any Arab court would have convicted me," he said with a smile. By killing RFK Sirhan advanced the cause of the Palestinians, a cause which promoted the return of Arab land from the state of Israel. He told Robert Kaiser in 1969, "They (the Palestinians) want action. They want results. Hey! I produced action for them. I'm a big hero over there." Sirhan’s guilty plea, conviction, and strong anti-Israel motives do not necessarily exclude the possibility of other gunmen present who may have delivered the fatal shots to Kennedy, as some historians suggest. However, the fact remains that Sirhan did fire and hit 5 other people that night -- even if his shots did not strike Kennedy. In this episode we will explore the theories of mind control and blanks fired from Sirhan's gun advanced by case researcher Lisa Pease. We'll discuss my late friend Paul Schrade's efforts to get the case re-opened, and how he finally convinced #RFKJr that Sirhan could not have acted alone. We will also dive into the dispute between the RFK family members over parole for Sirhan, which was denied for the 17th time in 2023. Sirhan Sirhan is now 79. If he is ever released on parole he will most likely be deported immediately back to Palestine or Jordan because he is not a U.S. citizen. Will he receive a hero's welcome in the Arab world? We can only wonder. Finally, we address concerns over #RFKJr's safety as he now finds himself treading the same dangerous waters that inflamed his father's convicted killer: campaigning for president on an antiwar platform while staunchly supporting Israel's war against #Hamas, attracting death threats from mentally ill stalkers and pro-Palestine fanatics while left unprotected by the U.S. Secret Service. Don't miss this in-depth investigation Thursday, January 4 at 9 P.M. Eastern. Sign the petition asking President Biden to provide #RFKJr with Secret Service protection: http://Security.Kennedy24.com Also watch my report, "The Curious Case of RFK Stalker Adrian Paul Aispuro" here https://youtu.be/iwSrrbiqDKM On Episode 21, we will profile yet another violent individual obsessed with #Kennedy; Jonathan Macht, who was charged last week by the Los Angeles District Attorney with three criminal harassment misdemeanors. Macht wrote over 400 threatening emails to Mr. Kennedy, attempted to break into #RFK's house twice, and has said he will "put a bullet in (Kennedy's) brain." I've been covering Macht's court case in Los Angeles and will have an update for you next week on the "Kennedy Americans" podcast.