Caroline Kennedy, daughter of President John Kennedy, preferred silence for many years, remaining in the shadows despite the tragedies and scandals that occurred in the family. However, in recent years, she has not expressed her opinion regarding false statements made by her younger brother Roberto Kennedy during the coronavirus pandemic; she did not comment on his call for the Democratic candidate for president and support for Republican Donald Trump, as well as his aspirations to take a position in the administration.
Last week, Caroline, who previously served as ambassador to Australia, suddenly broke her silence and publicly expressed sharp criticism toward Roberto Kennedy. In her statements, she indicated a change in position, which became a historic moment for the Kennedy family after 60 years of public service and tragedies.
Caroline obviously expressed her disapproval of Roberto's qualification for the position of Secretary of Health, which he was nominated for by President Trump, referring to him as a "manipulator" and "face." In her statement and video, which she publicized, she did not provide clear evidence but spoke of various aspects of his life, including praise for the tactics of the drug enforcement agencies.
She noted that specifically Roberto with his behavior "poisoned" the younger brothers and the cousins with drug use, which likely played a role in the death of her younger brother David from an overdose in 1984. In this way, Caroline attempted to redefine the image of her family and distance Roberto from receiving positions and engaging in roles that are conducive to a conservative agenda.
Caroline Kennedy and Roberto Kennedy younger have become symbols of opposition within the Kennedy family: where Caroline, although born into prominence, preferred to remain in the shadows, becoming a diplomat with relative restraint, Roberto, on the contrary, stepped into the limelight and aimed for a high-profile career, striving to become the face of the new generation of Kennedys.
