The extended Kennedy family is set to formally endorse President Joe Biden in an effort to unite behind the Democratic candidate and reject a third-party challenge from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The endorsement event, scheduled to take place in Philadelphia, underscores the family's support for Biden's reelection campaign and their concerns about the potential impact of a third-party candidate on the election.
Kerry Kennedy, one of RFK Jr.'s sisters, will introduce Biden at the event and highlight the president's commitment to upholding the rights and freedoms that her father and uncles fought for. She will also emphasize the threats posed by Donald Trump to democracy and freedom, urging Americans to come together to support Biden's campaign.
John White Jr., a civil rights leader in Philadelphia, will join the Kennedys at the event to discuss the family's influence on his public service work. Robert Kennedy expressed hope that their political disagreements can serve as a model for restoring civility and respect to public discourse in America.
Biden has long emphasized his ties to the Kennedys, citing Robert F. Kennedy Sr. as a personal inspiration and appointing several family members to diplomatic posts in his administration. The extended Kennedy family has shown support for Biden in public statements, distancing themselves from RFK Jr.'s independent presidential bid.
Concerns have been raised within the family about the potential impact of RFK Jr.'s candidacy on Biden's chances of defeating Trump in the upcoming election. Despite differing opinions within the family, they remain united in their love for each other and their commitment to political activism.
As the Kennedys join Biden at a grassroots organizing event following the endorsement, they aim to mobilize campaign volunteers and local supporters in support of the president's reelection bid. The event signifies a continued alliance between the Biden campaign and the influential Kennedy family.
