Robert F. Kennedy Jr., environmental lawyer, and outspoken Bitcoin supporter, abruptly leaves his Democratic Party primary race.
The independent candidacy
Kennedy Jr.’s involvement in politics has always been marked by strong tension towards innovation, demonstrated by his long-standing passion for Bitcoin, the most famous of cryptocurrencies. This very detail caught public attention when, after announcing his withdrawal from the Democratic Party primaries, Kennedy Jr. declared his independent candidacy for the presidency of the United States.
A move that casts a shadow of uncertainty on the prospects of leading candidates, like current president Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump, as Kennedy Jr. hopes to “rewrite the assumptions and change the habits of American politics.”
Party corruption and technology for change
Kennedy Jr.’s decision to run as independent comes after various allegations of corruption against the leaders of the two main US parties. His criticisms spare neither the Democratic National Committee (DNC), accused of favoritism and manipulation of primaries. In this context, the independent candidacy is for Kennedy Jr. a way of proposing a real alternative to a system he considers irredeemably corrupt.
To achieve this goal, the former Democratic candidate seems ready to leverage cryptocurrencies again: a world that, thanks to its independence from any state control, could provide a viable alternative to the current monetary system.
The future of Bitcoin
The promise made during the primaries by Kennedy Jr. to regulate Bitcoin giving users the chance to maintain control over their wallet was seen as a potential turning point in the normalization of digital currencies. With the announcement of his independent presidential candidacy, Kennedy Jr.’s commitment could push even further in this direction.
A gap in expectations
The decision by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run as an independent has left many surprised and not everyone in agreement. While many see him as the promise of real change, his siblings have condemned his decision, calling it “dangerous for our country”.
Despite the criticism, voters like Maryland’s Andrea Levinson, a former Biden supporter, seem excited. She asserts that discontent with the Democratic Party and the narrative that voting for Biden is the only way to get rid of Trump has prompted her to change perspective.
