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RFK Jr. Apologizes for Leaked Call with Trump Discussing Vaccines, Assassination Attempt, and Job Offer

Jul 16, 2024, 02:04 PM

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has issued an apology after a video of a private call with former President Donald Trump was leaked. The video, which was reportedly recorded by an in-house videographer, captures a conversation between the two discussing various topics, including vaccine injuries and an assassination attempt on Trump. During the call, Trump reiterated his controversial stance on childhood vaccines, suggesting they cause injuries in babies. He also described the sensation of being hit by a bullet, likening it to 'the world’s largest mosquito.' Trump mentioned a call with President Biden, where Biden made an insensitive comment about how Trump knew to turn his head when the bullet hit. Additionally, Trump offered RFK Jr. a job in his administration if he would drop out and endorse him. RFK Jr.'s son reportedly posted and then deleted the video. RFK Jr. expressed regret over the leak and stated that he should have stopped the recording.