Kennedy Jr.’s Libertarian Aspirations
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is considering a presidential bid, is firmly against CBDCs. He is steadfast in his commitment to safeguard financial autonomy, declaring, “I will put an end to any push for a CBDC if elected president.” This statement was given during a conversation with Dr. Joseph Mercola about the future of financial freedom.
Kennedy Jr., contemplating an independent candidacy to secure a nationwide presence, is also open to receiving a Libertarian nomination. He acknowledges a positive relationship with the Libertarian Party, emphasizing his dedication to preserving the people’s freedom to use cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Kennedy Jr. expresses concerns that CBDCs could enable government surveillance of private financial matters, raising issues of privacy and control.
Trump’s Stance Against CBDCs
Donald Trump, also a U.S. presidential candidate, opposes CBDCs and has been influenced by Vivek Ramaswamy, an endorser of his campaign.
It is important to note that Kennedy Jr. is not currently under consideration for the vice-presidential position within Trump’s campaign, according to Chris LaCivita, senior adviser to the Trump campaign.
Despite the opposition to CBDCs from these presidential contenders, the Federal Reserve has yet to finalize its plans for a digital dollar. The discussion surrounding Central Bank Digital Currencies continues as experts and policymakers weigh the potential advantages and disadvantages of introducing a digital form of the U.S. dollar.
Both Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump, competing for the U.S. presidency, have clearly expressed their opposition to Central Bank Digital Currencies. Kennedy Jr. emphasizes financial autonomy and privacy, pledging to halt efforts towards CBDC adoption. Trump, influenced by Vivek Ramaswamy’s counsel, pledges to protect Americans from government control through CBDCs.