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A central theme emerges early: CNN’s portrayal suggests that the public's adoration of JFK Jr. was misplaced, implying it was our fault. The narrative frames JFK Jr. as a figure who gained unearned fame and cultural currency, simply because "simpletons" and "knuckle draggers" admired him. This guilt-shifting tactic deflects responsibility from the media and the Kennedys themselves, portraying the masses as naive rather than scrutinizing the media environment that amplified his image.