Staff Reports
RFK Jr. has found himself in a pickle of political proportions that is as delightful as it is predictable. After confirming he met with Donald Trump in Minneapolis on July 14, 2024, one can’t help but wonder if he took a wrong turn on the campaign trail and ended up auditioning for The Apprentice. While RFK Jr. has no problem cozying up to the former president, his attempts to contact Vice President Kamala Harris were met with a resounding “no thanks,” which leaves a lot of questions about the vice president’s social media marketing strategy—assuming any strategy exists beyond scrolling through TikTok.
Despite his desperate outreach efforts to Harris, it’s clear she has no interest in chatting with the environmental lawyer turned political campaigner. In a dramatic twist, RFK Jr. stated that Harris refused to even converse with him, leaving many wondering if she’s practicing social distancing rules from all things RFK. It seems Harris is keeping her circle tight, or maybe she just prefers to dodge serious discussions while crafting TikTok dances that go viral instead.
The Lincoln Project Calls For Prosecutions Over RFK-Trump Endorsement https://t.co/VaJbzNqnMa The Lincoln Project? You mean those KKK racist pigs and pedophiles that don't like Trump? Agony in Hell awaits!
— Henry Bradley (@bradley_he98867) September 2, 2024
After getting the cold shoulder from Harris, RFK Jr. surprisingly found a warm reception from Trump, including a subsequent trip to Florida. Rumors have surfaced suggesting that Trump’s offers could rival a late-night infomercial for all-inclusive vacations. Allegedly, Trump dangled a potential appointment to the Health and Human Services Department for RFK Jr. in exchange for an endorsement. It’s the kind of quid pro quo that makes one nostalgic for the days when politicians would just hand out favors instead of hiding behind legal jargon.
The Lincoln Project, in its typical fashion, has attempted to paint this playful political game as a scandal. Their accusations about RFK Jr. trading endorsements for political gain have all the credibility of a stage magician pulling a rabbit out of a hat—smoke and mirrors at best. The hypocrisy is almost palpable, considering the history of political maneuvering. Yet here they are, clutching their pearls over something that goes all the way back to the days when the ink on the Constitution was still drying. Indeed, the Lincoln Project seems to forget that backroom deals are about as common as a hot dog at a baseball game.
If RFK Jr. is to face investigations for this alleged “scandal,” one can’t help but imagine a world where other politicians are called out for similar behavior. A deep dive into the archives would likely uncover countless examples that could lead to endless investigations. Just call it “The Subpoena Show,” where everyone gets a turn on the witness stand—because if RFK Jr. is fair game, then why should we stop there? How about Pete Buttigieg’s swift rise from mayor to Transportation Secretary with the proverbial fairy godmother’s assist? Or Hillary Clinton’s meteoric rise after a certain endorsement in 2008? The precedent could lead to some rather sticky situations for politicians of all stripes.
What’s more, the implications of RFK Jr.’s meetings with Trump shed light on the murky waters of political endorsements and appointments—a landscape that is riddled with the kind of questionable ethics that would make Mr. Rogers turn green with envy. If the Lincoln Project wants to open this Pandora’s box, they could very well start a deep investigation into a practice as old as American politics itself. Who knew that American politics was just a javelin toss away from a full-blown reality show? It is the kind of drama that keeps America tuning in for more.
