What is Robert Kennedy Jr.’s electoral program and what are his proposals for the USA?

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. abandoned his bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in October and announced that he would run for the Oval Office as an independent candidate.

During the announcement of his candidacy, Kennedy said it caused him pain to break from the party of his father Robert F. Kennedy and uncle John F. Kennedy, then attacked the two-party system, big business, and pharmaceutical companies.

Kennedy is best known for his anti-vaccination stance and conspiracy theories involving public health, but what are his plans for the country if he wins in November?

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What is Robert Kennedy Jr.’s electoral program and what are his proposals for the USA?

His views on vaccination have won him support with the far right, while some Republicans have warned conservatives that Kennedy espouses liberal and radical values. A look at his program of action gives a glimpse of where he stands on the political spectrum.

Here are some of the programs he has outlined for the US.

Economy

According to Kennedy’s campaign website, the guiding principle of his economic policies is that hard-working people should be able to afford a decent life. To make this a reality, he proposes raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour and helping labor organize so they can negotiate fair salaries

He also wants to expand free childcare to millions of families, as well as bring down housing costs by $1,000 per family. Home ownership would be made affordable by backing 3% mortgages with tax-free bonds.

Health

Kennedy says he wishes to reverse what he calls a “chronic disease epidemic” that is costing families and the economy trillions of dollars by making health services available to all. He also wants to cut drug costs by half.

He aims to set up addiction healing centers in organic farms across the United States. This is part of what he calls alternative and holistic therapies that have fallen by the wayside because of the domination of big pharma.

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Immigration

RFK Jr. has criticized the Biden administration for its handling of the immigrant crisis at the border with Mexico. He said he will make sure the border is secure and put a stop to illegal immigration by enforcing stronger laws.

Kennedy has voiced support for Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott in his dispute with the national government over the management of border problems.

Foreign policy

Kennedy says he will cut military spending by ending participation in wars like the one in Ukraine. He has stated his belief that the US should reduce military presence in other parts of the world.