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The drama escalated further when Caroline Kennedy, Bobby’s cousin, publicly condemned her relative, framing him as unqualified for the role and casting aspersions on his character. She described him as a “predator,” a comment that many found shocking given the history of their family and the broader implications of such an assertion. This familial breach illustrated not just a personal rift, but also a significant ideological divide within a family renowned for its political legacy.
Supporters of Kennedy argued that such attacks were personal rather than substantive, detracting from the actual qualifications required for the Secretary position. The narrative devolved into an exchange of character judgments rather than a dialogue focused on policy and qualifications.