RFK Jr. favorability up amid claims he flew on Jeffrey Epstein's jet | On Balance

Third-party presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated in a televised interview that he had flown on Jeffrey Epstein's private jet twice, a statement that his reps have since walked back. Despite the walkbacked statement, recent favorability ratings show him ahead of former President Donald Trump and Joe Biden in the election. NewsNation host Chris Cuomo joins chief Washington anchor Leland Vittert to discuss his upcoming interview with the candidate.
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[@jonesjoyce1215]

Why don't they ask Trump what he was doing on Epstein's plane and island, but all at once?

[@seansabolesky5991]

Because Trump is the elites lapdog who pretends he’s a populist

[@Silence_Duder_Gooder]

Trump was there once, I believe, but "left early," he said. But Bill Clinton flew to that island _multiple times._ 😝

[@Th3Chuzzl3r]

@@Silence_Duder_Gooder "I've known Jeff for fifteen years. Terrific guy, Jeffrey Epstein: International Moneyman of Mystery." "He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful women as much as I do, and many of them are on the younger side. No doubt about it - Jeffrey enjoys his social life." -Donald J. Trump

[@Silence_Duder_Gooder]

@@Th3Chuzzl3r, okay, and? I'm not saying that Trump _isn't_ a pervy perv, I was saying, because of the context of this flight to that island were concerned, that what I wrote above was the facts of that specific story. What you dropped had nothing to do with that, even if I agree with you.

[@Th3Chuzzl3r]

@@Silence_Duder_Gooder Im not disagreeing with you man, Just pointing out that Trump and Clinton are both pervs. My comment wasnt meant as an attack on your opinion, have a nice day

[@jj.a.1234]

RFK Jr’s integrity and honesty is so refreshing!

[@weedsgaming420]

the guy flew on Lolita Express and you are saying that he is refreshing

[@dondonner1095]

Flying on a plane twice does not make you a creep, but the guy reporting it making it sound like it makes you a creep makes him a creep.

[@annohalloran6020]

Very well said

[@Silence_Duder_Gooder]

_"'I was on Jeffrey Epstein’s jet two times,' Kennedy said of the jet widely dubbed the 'Lolita Express' for its use in taking girls to the disgraced moneyman’s private island._ _"'I was on it in 1993 and I was on it in - _*_and I went to Florida with my wife and two children to visit my mom over Easter,'_*_ he said, referring to his late ex-wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, who died by suicide in 2012. 'My wife had some kind of relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, and they offered us a ride to Palm Beach,' he said._ _"'I went then, and on another occasion I flew again with my family with, I think, four of my children and Mary, my wife, _*_to Rapid City, South Dakota,_*_ to go fossil hunting for a weekend.'"_ That according to the _New York Post._ Context _matters._

[@sookibeulah9331]

⁠@@Silence_Duder_Gooderexactly! It was before Epstein had been accused of anything and unbeknownst to RFK Jr having his wife a children with him were the best possible chaperones.

[@dantevelazquez7138]

Flying any number of times on the private jet plane of a convicted sex trafficker makes you look guilty. Epstein's reputation followed him around long before he was accused of anything, you're coming off as a creep for defending the creep that has nothing to do with you.

[@jonesjoyce1215]

Certainly.

[@MegaSnow121]

I like Bobby Kennedy Jr. He seems like an honest man - and since he has admitted to flying on Epstein’s jet 25+ years ago, I don’t see a problem with that. He has common sense and a good head on his shoulders. I hope we hear more from him in the years to come.

[@Silence_Duder_Gooder]

_"'I was on Jeffrey Epstein’s jet two times,' Kennedy said of the jet widely dubbed the 'Lolita Express' for its use in taking girls to the disgraced moneyman’s private island._ _"'I was on it in 1993 and I was on it in - _*_and I went to Florida with my wife and two children to visit my mom over Easter,'_*_ he said, referring to his late ex-wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, who died by suicide in 2012. 'My wife had some kind of relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, and they offered us a ride to Palm Beach,' he said._ _"'I went then, and on another occasion I flew again with my family with, I think, four of my children and Mary, my wife, _*_to Rapid City, South Dakota,_*_ to go fossil hunting for a weekend.'"_ That according to the _New York Post._ Context _matters._

[@rileysob17]

We will hear from his certainly. He will be our next president.

[@inevitablechange2670]

His take Israel is wholly explained now. Yup, context DOES matter

[@Silence_Duder_Gooder]

@@inevitablechange2670, are you a one-issue voter? I don't like his Israel policy, but that won't stop me from casting a vote for him. Besides, he's probably just being smart about that policy because he probably realizes it's a third rail, and he's already positioned one of his feet on a third rail, that being the vaccine debate.

[@AscendedVitality]

RFK Jr. is an Honest + Genuine ♥️🤍💙

[@TC-uk2sg]

He didn’t dodge the question he owned it. Donnie and Joe would never do that.

[@MarkSmith-ym5td]

Are we getting the LIST out are we ? While we’re at it let’s see the WHOLE list. All of the politicians ? All of the celebrities? All of the Royals who flew to his island.

[@JohnLancaster-b5x]

He has said many times that he flew on the plane twice with his kids back in 1993.

[@Silence_Duder_Gooder]

And the wifey too!

[@norway178]

@@Silence_Duder_Gooder His wife Mary is the only reason he was on Epstein's plane. They were invited to go fossil hunting with the kids. The other was to go see RFK Jr's mother in Florida. His former wife had a relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell.

[@inevitablechange2670]

And that makes it better?

[@Silence_Duder_Gooder]

@@inevitablechange2670, _"'I was on Jeffrey Epstein’s jet two times,' Kennedy said of the jet widely dubbed the 'Lolita Express' for its use in taking girls to the disgraced moneyman’s private island._ _"'I was on it in 1993 and I was on it in - _*_and I went to Florida with my wife and two children to visit my mom over Easter,'_*_ he said, referring to his late ex-wife, Mary Richardson Kennedy, who died by suicide in 2012. 'My wife had some kind of relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, and they offered us a ride to Palm Beach,' he said._ _"'I went then, and on another occasion I flew again with my family with, I think, four of my children and Mary, my wife, _*_to Rapid City, South Dakota,_*_ to go fossil hunting for a weekend.'"_ That according to the _New York Post._ Context _matters._

[@doreeneclose6295]

Oh brother, the man takes a family trip with his wife and kids to go dinosaur hunting and he’s suppose to know the plane owner would be arrested 20 years later. 😂

[@davidsheriff9274]

Why did he lie about the number of times he did it?

[@jj.a.1234]

Exactly!

[@jeffhaddix9508]

​@@davidsheriff9274Maybe the representative for RFK Jr didn't lie. Maybe he thought it was only once.

[@davidsheriff9274]

@@jeffhaddix9508Ok dude.

[@nilnil7325]

@@davidsheriff9274 Maybe he had simply forgotten, if it happened in 1993 that was 30 years ago..

[@codysmith1279]

Who else is admitting it??!! He's not a fucking punk. It's called integrity son!! RFK ALL THE WAY!!!

[@Jared_Albert]

Ditto!

[@OfficialDangus]

You sound like a Russian bot.

[@grit5124]

Thank you Chris!!! Thanks for giving Bobby Kennedy a chance. I’ll vote for him.

[@danieladammonte5716]

No controversy here people move on. How is this news worthy?

[@Jen-e-sis]

He’s americas best bet for president, tbh he’s not gonna be pushed around easily and he’s honest

[@OfficialDangus]

He's a shifty eyed weirdo pushing boomer conspiracy theories. Trump has no chance against Biden but this guy has zero chance against anyone. What, he's it's going to win because he has such a charming personality? He's boring. Also nobody barely knows who this guy is. It's like Mike Pence with a tan.

[@Kacv-dc1tx]

Someone give me a 👍, I think they have shadow banned me again 😢

[@beebee4334]

Same - I put links to the Kennedy24 website ballot petition signature page and all my comments are no where to be found. 🧐🧐

[@diseyboy]

I heard him say twice weeks ago when this issue first came up

[@ericverster4069]

The more people try to sink him the more popular he gets 😅

[@OfficialDangus]

Who is he again? Roger or Bob or something

[@ericverster4069]

sounds like an establishment boi tryna cope@@OfficialDangus

[@toriarose]

Pink-tie dude is hilarious with his accusatory "hmmm." Wonder how many similar "hmm's" he's done on the two clear misogynist clowns (multiple, and arguably credible accusations, of actual sexual assault). Nowhere near enough "hmm's" for those two predators. It's going to be refreshing to have a potus that truly cares about ALL of humanity. Not to mention the intelligence and integrity. Phew, gonna be a shock to our systems, but we can take it ;-)

[@Salazarsbizzar]

Funny because he doesn't seem like he's been blackmailed. RFK ALL THE WAY! THAT REPORTER SEEMS LIKE THE ESTABLISHMENT OWNS HIS VERY SOUL THOUGH😂😅

[@OfficialDangus]

SHUT UP

[@jacksonlsu]

All he needs to do is get on national TV during the presidential debates and it's over. He wins

[@jodi-bethfelton3696]

RFK Jr ❤ 2024 !!!!!

[@jacksonlsu]

This is at least the fourth video NEWS NATION has done, but diff little clips and arrangement of the same interview.., trying to make him look bad. You guys should be ashamed

[@gavinbarnes6310]

At least he’s upfront about it

[@OfficialDangus]

It's not the pedophilia, it's the hypocrisy that's the worst part! Norm r.i.p

[@OttoMattak]

I think Chris should put that couch in safe storage. Leland's got his eye on it.

[@Fogman5678]

Try as they will too Stem, quell,or Stop RFK. The Simple facts are the American people believe in Democracy,and in RFK have Integrity,Vision, Experience,and a profound sense of Renewel. Vote Responsibly in 2024. Vote RFK.

[@lizkeith1356]

RFK ALL THE WAY

[@OfficialDangus]

To the dumpster!

[@justinreilly1]

Mountain out of a molehill as usual with the media on RFK jr.

[@Backpfeifengesicht45]

If anybody else admitted that, you'd be looking for their blood. Why do you give Kennedy a pass?

[@bsting601]

He went fossil hunting on Epstein's plane one time 🤣 Come on !

[@Silence_Duder_Gooder]

And one other time to West Palm Beach _with his family,_ just like that North Dakota trip.

[@slugabuny9949]

He didn't get that throat rot Licking tootsie rolls Ask his wifey and gizzy

[@bsting601]

​@@Silence_Duder_Gooder You dont take your little kids on that plane mate !

[@ritacatalinich]

@@slugabuny9949 Listen we don’t need a Trump mentality here towardsRFK. JR go back in that hole you climbed out of , we have had enough of nasty Trump creatures & uneducated ignorant people like TRUMP , so if you don’t like RFK . Jr leave go & be educated by Trump it will take you far in life . The world has had enough of TRUMPS & his supporters , we are trying to have better this world here & RFK.JR is trying to make this world a better one , stop being nasty & rude .

[@Cycling_Arizona]

Anyone but Biden the corpse.

[@OfficialDangus]

Nah I'm voting for Biden again he's doing good things. Go back to Putin and shine boots.

[@brianmurphy5313]

So what regarding RFK Jr's taking an invitation from these upper Westside socialites (who 'befriended' his ex-wife) on a flight to Palm Beach (epstein and co. were already flying there) for RFK and his family to visit his mother and other family there? Other than folks with their own motives (DNC, RNC, media), who should care? Or "hey kids, want to go check out fossils in South Dakota?" and taking up that invite too. Who wouldn't have gone? 99% of us aren't in such circles, obviously, but RFK Jr. does not (and never has) taken for granted the family/situation he was born into. Keep in mind that hindsight is 20/20. Now we all know the scummery this epstein guy and his sleazy 'girlfriend' were up to (at least a decade later) - but at that time (and for many people, never) did anyone have any idea about their evils. Remember, the most 'A' sexual humans on earth, like Noam Chomsky, also flew on that plane, as did many other Harvard and MIT people and pretty much every person in any circle of power or privilege (many of whom were decent people) who were being tricked by the motives of those 2 pariahs. And, by the way, RFK Jr. says (and has said all along), in fact, later in that same interview says clearly (perhaps listen to it here... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGnTp6GgfcRoiqM ) that every single thing on epstein (every log book, all correspondence known, etc etc) should all be investigated and unveiled to the public - all of it. This type of transparency is key to his beliefs and to his goal as president. This includes any and all scrutiny on him as well. The guy couldn't be any more of an open book. Anyway, I'm a supporter of RFK Jr. In quick, random order, here's some of my reasons for supporting him... -genuinely wants to unite the country, and he has the ability to, being liked by many different 'types' of people from across the spectrum of issues and ideas, who are tired of the 2-party duopoly -calm, humble, has integrity, has courage, truth seeker in general, thinks for himself (not a DNC/RNC puppet) -not phony -incorruptible, cannot be bought -thoughtful and introspective -deeply considers problems and possible solutions -wants to get rid of 'Citizens United' and the power of the big private money controlling government -vocal about putting an end to corporate capture over government (pharma, banks, oil, military industrial complex) -wants to get us out of 'forever wars' and to pull back on and expose the military industrial complex -wants to pull back NATO and resolve the Ukraine problem via negotiations -vocal about the dishonesty and agendas of commercial media -wants to abolish all pharmaceutical advertisements on television (this has major influence on the 'news' narratives) -wants to keep the pharmaceutical industry honest with safety testing, transparency, etc -wants to get rid of government assist crony capitalism and subsidies for big ag, oil, etc -advocate for civil liberties -vocally against censorship -against mandates and police state-like policies -classic liberal sensibilities with respect of others, without the 'woke' craziness or fake identity politics -vocal commitment to transparency regarding FBI, CIA, NSA over-stepping and out-stepping -passionate about environmental and ecological concerns -passionate about cleaning our food supply and exposing the unhealthy ingredients in processed 'foods' -wants to bring preventative health more into public discourse; nutrition, exercise, etc -wants to close the border (this is not some republican scare issue, it is a very major issue - for many reasons) -has an excellent plan to make homes affordable for all, including a program that backs mortgages at 3% and a tax structure to keep Black Rock from continuing to buy everyone out (this also will bring rent cost down dramatically) -due to his family/background, he's well-learned from the inside of the various power structures -due to his decades as an attorney successfully taking on major corporations, as well as government regulatory corruption, he is exceptionally well-suited for taking on the myriad of corporate capture over our government (and the policies which ensue)

[@RyanMolkentin]

Bro, you gotta quit with this copy and paste comment on every vid. It's annoying.

[@justinreilly1]

Well said!!

[@Uubtube123]

What!!!!! THIS GUY ANSWERED A QUESTION WHEN ASKED MY A JOURNALIST!!! AN OPEN AND HONEST ANSWER!!!! HOW DARE HE!!! 😅😅😅😅😅😅 clowns

[@OfficialDangus]

WHOA BOOMER CAPLOCKS GO BRRRT

[@I_support_RFK2024]

1994, thirty years ago, LoL. They are scared of RFKjr

[@OfficialDangus]

Nobody's afraid of this old geezer.

[@judydraper447]

Vote RFK JR 2024 🇺🇲🇺🇲

[@ninajohnson8389]

No controversy at all

[@ClaytonCarlson-b1x]

Show the whole clip he just said he went a couple times

[@aleksadupuy]

Well, i undestand why RFJ jr says palestinians are pampered...Epstein friend

[@OfficialDangus]

Yep. Another maga creeper. Hide your daughters. He might 'pull a Trump on them'

[@jonesjoyce1215]

Just imagine, if I, and other people like the American journalist, who "compiled" the list of those who traveled to Epstein Island "several times", including "Donald Trump?" two weeks ago she released part of the list, to the detriment of threats. It is necessary to communicate via video on KZbin, and newspapers here, this journalist and her friend, both very intimidated, but willing to tell everything. This is a low, desperate argument, from someone who has a lot of dirt under the carpet, and desperately wants to stay in power for futile, personal, and greedy reasons. The mute will not emerge from this era of obstacles, to reinstate someone who has been insisting on going against the precepts that are part of the Laws of the Order of the Universe. In fact, he already made his choice this year, completely changed his choices, and can do it again at any time, but not for the reasons that seem to have given up on Trump, but perhaps for vibrational adequacy. However, I now state, I have not done this before, but I am now stating, that as of now, the candidate chosen by the Galactic Federation of Worlds in union with the Earth Alliance, is Robert F Kennedy Jr., and if I am I was wrong about something as important as this, it's because they changed their mind, which I find difficult, considering they are very happy with this choice. "Nothing, nothing has the power and authority to change a decision made by our creators." 🙏🙌🌟🇺🇸🌎🌍🌏💐🤲These people who appeal to this resource have no idea how much they are displeasing the Galactic Federation, at a time of literal selection of the wheat and the chaff.💝

[@Silence_Duder_Gooder]

Trump only flew there once, I believe, and claimed that he "left early." But you're correct; there are a number of people who flew to that island, Alan Dershowitz being one of them. He was also accused by one of the girls of rape, which he denied. And yet, _News Nation_ brings on Dershowitz quite regularly. He was just there the other day, in fact. And Bill Clinton flew to "pedophile island" _multiple_ times! 😝

[@OfficialDangus]

Touch grass.

[@mateocubides3264]

he's an honest man

[@OfficialDangus]

Looks like he has rabies.

[@mateocubides3264]

@@OfficialDangus so does biden so does Trump

[@bobbysequeira8712]

Leland ,that’s all you can say about JFK Jr . Is a plane ride? You’re kind of a dork!

[@OfficialDangus]

You're kinda bot!

[@edw8889]

That voice ugh. Blames his poor dead wife that he tortured

[@OfficialDangus]

He's a sick man.

[@mylia925]

He said 2xs get it right

[@turanga35]

He is favorable because he is honest.

[@OfficialDangus]

Looks like he smells like bad farts though....

[@zakglove6536]

You cant expect a representative to know every fact about the person they represent. It'd be another thing if he personally said it and then said otherwise.

[@BramleyStafford]

So he flew on a plane. Digging dirt and pointing fingers is politics today, how about issues and fixes? that is what he is about. Not impressed with digging dirt or finger pointing. we need fixes!

[@michaelwood3477]

RFK Jr. is the best man and candidate I have seen in ages. Just spend a couple hours listening to a podcast or interview with him and you will see what he is made of as a man and his compassion and understanding of so many of our countries issues that he addresses so clearly.

[@loveofinquiry8067]

Kennedy🇺🇸 2024 let’s go!🎉🎉

[@kellyprice1024]

His wife had something to do with Gislaine Maxwell? Watch the wives.

[@darlacox]

They worked on the same charity.

[@bikramshrestha9371]

❤❤❤vote rfk jr.24

[@OfficialDangus]

For what? Janitor?

[@cousinbilly1259]

A vote for either party is a vote for more of the same. Do you really think that the two parties who made this corrupt system are going to to fix it? Don’t hold your breath. I’ve been waiting over 7 decades, it’s just gotten worse. KENNEDY 2024 INDEPENDENT. Join the movement.

[@OfficialDangus]

"bOtH siDeZ". Russian propaganda.

[@robinstewart3316]

Kennedy gone kick trump and biden butt our next president is Kennedy with god help

[@OfficialDangus]

Yeah ok buddy 😂😂

[@Here-4-now]

REMEMBERING THE HOPE HE INSPIRED.... STAY IN THE LIGHT JR.

[@OfficialDangus]

PROMO CODE: HORSEBALLS

[@kailani1138]

No controversy... you're digging holes, sir.

[@OfficialDangus]

Do your own research.

[@ultramagalatino]

Wow, i wonder what dirt they have on him

[@doreeneclose6295]

If they had it, we would have seen it by now. The beauty of this man is that he aires his dirty laundry. He doesn’t lie and run from his mistakes.

[@jj.a.1234]

Well said!

[@changingworld7467]

@@doreeneclose6295 Well, but HOW IS IT a mistake to go with wife and kids on a trip 30 years ago well before Epstein was known as a criminal?

[@OfficialDangus]

He seems like he's into boys.

[@EyreEver]

Nice try. Kennedy Gabbard 2024

[@OfficialDangus]

Ugh. No thanks. He's a creep.

[@ClaytonCarlson-b1x]

He clearly said two times

[@danielscott1409]

Rfk!

[@OfficialDangus]

No thanks!

[@Blackdu]

Yea ok guys lol