The Gaza Divide (Kennedy Americans, Ep. 32)
As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on in the Middle East, the battle continues to divide Americans here at home.
We see it happening on our college campuses, on our streets, and in the electoral arena.
The Gaza war is playing a major role in this election year, and (like nearly everything else) has become a partisan issue. Republicans largely stand with Israel, while Democrats are turning away from our longtime ally in order to appease the left-wing pro-Palestine wing of the party.
The issue also divides the campaign of Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Many of Kennedy's own staffers, key advisers, strategists, and volunteers vehemently disagree with Kennedy's pro-Israel policy stance. He's also lost supporters on his left flank since the war in Gaza began last October 7.
On Episode 32 of "Kennedy Americans" our panel of campaign volunteers and voters discuss how the Gaza war will likely impact Kennedy's chances in the upcoming election, or if the war will be over and forgotten by November.
We'll also talk about the Biden campaign's latest dirty tricks to keep Kennedy off the ballot, and off the debate stage later this month at the CNN televised debate.
Tune in at 9 PM Eastern tonight for a lively discussion!
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RFK Assassination: A Second Gun? (w/ Jim DiEugenio)
56 years ago this week, Senator Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated on the campaign trail in Los Angeles, just after winning the California Democratic presidential primary.
The latest episode in my ongoing series "Who Killed Bobby Kennedy?" explores the murder trial of Sirhan Sirhan, and evidence possibly pointing to a second gun.
In April 1969, a jury found Sirhan guilty of first degree murder for the assassination of RFK, and attempted murder of five other innocent bystanders wounded by his barrage of bullets at the Ambassador Hotel.
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.
At trial, Sirhan confessed to the crime, saying "I killed Robert Kennedy with 20 years of malice aforethought," a reference to the suffering of his family during the 1948 Israeli/Arab war. Sirhan explained that he targeted Sen. #Kennedy because of his support for #Zionist #Israel.
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 episode -- "A Second Gun?" --DiEugenio argues that it was impossible for Sirhan’s bullets to have hit and killed Senator Kennedy, and says that RFK's real killer (a security guard named Thane Eugene Cesar) escaped justice.
Jim DiEugenio is editor in chief atKennedysAndKing.com, author of numerous books on the assassinations of the 1960s,and wrote the screenplay for Oliver Stone’s “JFK Revisited” documentary series.
Catch the premiere tonight at 9 PM Eastern.
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RFK Murder Trial: An Open And Shut Case?
As part of my ongoing investigative series "Who Killed Bobby Kennedy?" marking the 55th anniversary of Sirhan's murder trial, I recently spoke to #JFK/#RFK assassination historian James DiEugenio about the evidence in the case, which Jim believes points to a #conspiracy.
I disagree with my friend Jim on this case, arguing that the jury reached the correct verdict in April 1969 when they unanimously decided that Sirhan Sirhan was guilty of first degree murder for the killing of Senator Robert F. #Kennedy and the attempted murder of five other innocent bystanders at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles on June 5, 1968.
Sirhan's lead defense attorney Grant Cooper said in his final argument at the trial that he felt #Sirhan should spend the rest of his days in the penitentiary, asserting that "American public opinion will see to it that the assassin is never released."
Sirhan's lawyer said the only circumstances in which he could foresee Sirhan's release would be if the United States were to "trade" him for some American in captivity in an Arab state.
In this friendly debate between two longtime historians of the case with differing views, Jim DiEugenio brings the case for Sirhan's defense. I argue for the prosecution.
We also discussed how the first degree murder verdict was in a bizarre way a victory for Sirhan.
The former racetrack exercise boy has denied all along that he was seriously ill mentally and told psychiatrists he wanted to be a hero in the eyes of the Arab world, a martyr for #Palestine.
The official motive for Sirhan's killing of RFK was "anti-#Zionism." Sirhan was angered by Kennedy's support for #Israel, and his Senate vote to send military aid to the country.
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.
Catch the premiere tonight at 9 PM Eastern.
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RFK Attacked By Biden AND Trump! (Kennedy Americans, Ep. 31)
2024 Independent presidential candidate Robert F. #Kennedy Jr. has been under attack from every direction in recent weeks, evidencing the threat he poses to the two-party system.
Since the addition of Nicole Shanahan to the ticket as #RFK's running mate, #Democrats are growing increasingly concerned about the electoral impact Kennedy might have on President #Biden's re-election chances.
Biden continues to trail behind former president #Trump in the polls -- but not by much; a percentage point or two, within the margin of error.
That means November is shaping up to be a very close contest, and already #RFKJr is being made the scapegoat for whichever party loses.
Democrats are calling him a spoiler for MAGA, saying that a vote for Bobby is a vote for Trump.
Republicans call him a spoiler for Biden, saying that a vote for Bobby is a vote for Biden.
Both the Biden and Trump camps are also deploying scare tactics to frighten away potential RFK voters by falsely labeling him some sort of extremist.
Donald Trump called Kennedy a "Marxist, far-left radical" this week, in what seemed a desperate attempt to bring #MAGA voters who might vote for Kennedy back into the fold. His son Donald Trump Jr. and Fox News Trump mouthpiece Sean Hannity also hit hard at RFK this week, attacking his environmental record and other "loony liberal" policies.
Democratic Party operatives like Lis Smith and Keith Olbermann, meanwhile, are labeling the Kennedy/Shanahan ticket as "far-right," "MAGA," and even "fascist!"
Their media lapdogs launched a series of hit pieces this week attacking Kennedy's stances on everything from #abortion to puberty blockers, gun control, and the #Gaza war.
Then came the "brain worms" story that caused a feeding frenzy, providing late-night comedy fodder and even prompting Kennedy to crack a few jokes about it.
We will discuss all that and more on Episode 31 of the "Kennedy Americans" podcast, with our panel of #Kennedy24 campaign volunteers, social media influencers, and voters.
Join us as we respond to these media smears and distortions of his policies. We set the record straight about where Kennedy really stands on the issues that matter most to Americans.
Premieres tonight at 8 PM Eastern!
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Defending RFK on Israel: Debate with Craig "Pasta" Jardula and Matt Weinglass
I appeared on "The Homeless Left" Thursday to debate my dear friend Craig "Pasta" Jardula on 2024 Independent presidential candidate Robert F. #Kennedy, Jr.'s support for #Israel.
Pasta is a former supporter of #RFKJr's presidential bid, but changed his mind last October after Kennedy announced his support for Israel's war against #Hamas.
In this respectful debate between friends, I try to convince Pasta that #RFK's position on the #Gaza war is actually the correct one, and that Kennedy supports the innocents of #Palestine who are caught in the crossfire of a war started by Hamas.
You might know Craig "Pasta" Jardula from "The Convo Couch" and "The Jimmy Dore Show," where he is an occasional co-host. His new show is "The Homeless Left" on the Pasta2Go channel. Watch the full 5-hour super stream here.
My thanks to Pasta and Matt Weinglass for such a great debate!
DISCLOSURE: I have endorsed RFK Jr. for president and am a volunteer recruiter on the #Kennedy24 campaign. I am not a spokesperson for Mr. Kennedy. All views expressed herein are solely my own. Join Team Kennedy with me at http://Kennedy24.com/LoriSpencer.
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Campuses In Crisis: Where Does RFK Stand? (Kennedy Americans, Ep. 30)
24 Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. #Kennedy Jr. has been strangely silent the past few weeks about the #antisemitic, pro-#Hamas protests happening on college campuses.
Although #RFKJr has been asked about it in recent interviews, and answers briefly in a lawyerly manner about the difference between demonstrations on public vs. private property, he has otherwise completely avoided talking about the issue.
While every other candidate in the presidential race issued statements on this national crisis immediately, Kennedy waited nearly three weeks before speaking up.
Kennedy finally posted a tweet about the campus unrest Saturday outlining what he would do as president to ensure fairness to all students on campus, but said nothing about what he would do to stop the lawlessness and violence we are witnessing on campuses across America.
https://twitter.com/RobertKennedyJr/status/1786943517710786626
Kennedy has proclaimed himself to be strongly pro-Israel, and supports #Israel's war against Hamas. At the same time, he says he is "very pro-Palestinian," and supports the two-state solution that would establish #Palestine as an independent sovereign nation.
Is Kennedy doing the same "both sides" dance as President #Biden, afraid of losing progressive Democrats and Gen Z voters? Are his campaign advisers telling Bobby to tone down his pro-Israel rhetoric in order to appease the woke mob?
At a time when #antisemitism escalating to frightening levels, #Jews are being assaulted in the streets, and some protesters are issuing calls to "kill all the Zionists," it feels like open season on Jews.
The exclusion of Jewish "#Zionists" from campuses, establishment of "Zionist-free zones," Jewish students not being allowed to attend class, acts of harassment, intimidation and violence, hate speech and symbols of Jew hatred on campus property are all flagrant violations of the 1964 Civil Rights Act -- which is not being enforced by campus administrators, state governments, or the federal government.
On this edition of Maverick News we ask why President #Biden isn't doing what President John F. #Kennedy did: send in the National Guard to protect the rights of ALL students, stop the violence, enforce the law of the land, and restore order on campus.
The Kennedy legacy is civil rights. It is time for #RFK to pick up the mantle of #JFK and his father, Attorney General Robert Kennedy, on this divisive issue that is tearing our nation apart, and undoing 60 years of racial progress started by his ancestors.
His uncle Jack's campaign slogans during the 1960 were "a time for greatness," and "leadership for the 60s." Can his nephew meet that high standard now? Because this is a time for greatness, not timidity. We need moral clarity and leadership for the 20s, right now.
Now is the time for Kennedy to shine; to lead; to do something bold.
I'll tell you what that is tonight on Maverick News. Join us at 9 PM Eastern.
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RFK Murder Trial: The Evidence (w/ Jim DiEugenio)
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.
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RFK: Spoiler for Trump?
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!
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RFK Assassination Forum (Kennedy Americans, Ep. 29)
(* 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
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VP Pick Nicole Shanahan, RFK Gaza War Debate (Kennedy Americans, Ep. 28)
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!
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HOW and WHY Sirhan Killed RFK
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!
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LIVE: RFK Jr. Makes VP Announcement
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!
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Aaron Rodgers for RFK VP?
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.
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RFK's VP Picks: We Debate!
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.
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A Kennedy/Ventura Ticket?
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!
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RFK's VP Pick: A Hint?
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!
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Veepstakes: Who Will Be RFK's VP? (Kennedy Americans, Ep. 26)
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!
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We aren't just Kennedy Democrats, or Kennedy #Republicans, or Kennedy #Libertarians, or Kennedy #Independents. We are KENNEDY AMERICANS!
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Kyle Kemper Talks Trudeau, Freedom Convoy, RFK and Crypto! (Kennedy Americans, Ep. 25)
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!
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RFK Reaching Out To Republicans (Kennedy Americans., Ep. 24)
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!
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"Bobby on the Ballot" Petition Drive (Kennedy Americans, Ep. 23)
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
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RFK Killer Sirhan a "Hero" in Palestine
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.
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How JFK Fixed The Economy
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
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RFK Stalker Charged
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.
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Any RFK Reveals in the Epstein Files?
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!
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My 30 Year Friendship With RFK Jr.: Karen Lorre Interview
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
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