Presidential candidate Kennedy warns against CBDCs, labels them a threat to civil liberties
After Donald Trump, U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr has expressed his firm stance against CBDCs. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a prominent figure in the U.S. presidential race, has expressed strong opposition to the development of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the US. In a one-minute video posted on X, Kennedy, following his discussion with Dr. Joseph Mercola, emphasized the risks associated with a CBDC. Dr. Joseph @Mercola and I discuss financial freedom in the 21st century. As president, I will end the efforts to move toward a CBDC. #Kennedy24 pic.twitter.com/gao3D1HAeM — Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) January 24, 2024 He claimed that such a currency would enable the government to monitor every transaction a citizen makes, leading to potential blackmail or pressure. Kennedy explicitly described a CBDC as “a calamity for human rights and for civil rights.” He specifically highlighted the example of China, where the local CBDC, t...