Interview With Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. For Bitcoin Magazine
In the heart of Manhattan, high above Hudson Yards in a bustling hotel, Bitcoin Magazine’s Editor in Chief, Mark Goodwin, sat down with US presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a candid and engaging interview that shed new light on his political vision.
The interview commenced with RFK's assessment of the Democratic Party and the evolving definition of a "Kennedy Democrat." According to him, Kennedy Democrats are rooted in the party's historical values of advocating for the working class, environmental stewardship, anti-war principles, and skepticism towards corporate influence. He emphasized the need to counter the undue influence of financial giants like BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard, which control a significant portion of the economy, including military contractors, agriculture, and pharmaceuticals.
The interview took an intriguing turn as RFK discussed his interest in Bitcoin and the need for financial freedom. He shared how the government's actions during the Ottawa trucker protests, where individuals' bank accounts were closed without due process, sparked his appreciation for the importance of freedom of transaction. RFK expressed his intention to protect Bitcoin, potentially backing the U.S. dollar with cryptocurrencies and other hard assets to provide an alternative to fiat currency.
Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) were met with skepticism. RFK argued that they could become instruments of control and warned against their potential to eliminate cash currencies, ultimately giving governments complete control over individuals' financial transactions.
Read the full interview here.
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