RFK Jr: Once an Environmental Champion, Now Aligning with Trump
RFK Jr's Environmental Background
For decades, RFK Jr was celebrated for his environmental advocacy. He worked as an environmental lawyer, championing clean water initiatives and helping to defeat harmful dam projects in Latin America.
Disenchantment Among Environmentalists
But with his recent endorsement of Trump, RFK Jr has faced backlash from environmentalists who feel he has abandoned his roots. Many are left questioning his commitment to environmental causes.
Criticism of Climate Policies
- No Clear Plans: Critics highlight that RFK Jr has not proposed meaningful strategies to address greenhouse gas emissions.
- Opposition to Clean Energy Subsidies: He has publicly criticized significant funding for renewable energy projects under the Biden administration.
Controversy and Response
RFK Jr's critics, including former colleagues like Dan Reicher, express their surprise at his pivot away from core environmental issues. Reicher recalls working closely with Kennedy, noting that today's RFK Jr seems unrecognizable in his approach to environmental advocacy.
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