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The super PAC backing US presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has falsely claimed that a fundraising event would be attended by singer Dionne Warwick and actor Martin Sheen. Both Warwick and Sheen have issued statements denying their involvement with the event. The Kennedy campaign blamed the PAC for the mistake. Kennedy, the son of 1968 Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, announced his presidential bid last April as a Democrat but abandoned the primary campaign the following month to run as an independent.
Confusion Surrounds False Super PAC Fundraiser Announcement
A false fundraiser announcement that included a star-studded lineup in support of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was recently spread online. However, the super PAC-backed event featuring a presidential candidate named Kennedy and high-profile individuals such as Martin Sheen and six-time Grammy winner Dionne Warwick is not taking place.
Warwick responded to the claims made by the super PAC American Values 2024 on social media, stating she was not informed about the event nor would she be participating. Martin Sheen also denied his involvement, with actors who played his fictional staff in the television show The West Wing posting statements online on his behalf.
Executive vice president of the centrist group Third Way, Matt Bennett, stated that misinformation like this is dangerous and can affect individuals’ votes. Bennett is deeply concerned about the spread of disinformation during the current volatile election season.
Incorrect Fundraiser Details Spread
Despite the fundraiser not being listed on Kennedy’s campaign website, MailOnline, a British news outlet, ran an article claiming Andrea Bocelli, Sheen, Warwick, and former boxer Mike Tyson would be present at the event. American Values 2024, shared this story, leading to a misunderstanding that Kennedy had a star-studded support base, despite the candidate having publicly trafficked in conspiracy theories.
The singer Bocelli did not comment on the fundraiser. He is scheduled for performances in Prague and the Middle East, with no US performances until February.
Kennedy’s Campaign Distances Itself
The Kennedy campaign has distanced itself from the supposed PAC event, stating they had no involvement in its organization and could neither confirm nor deny the involvement of any individuals as guests or entertainers.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., son of the late 1968 Democratic presidential candidate, began his 2024 presidential campaign as a Democrat but then decided to run as an independent. His support among Democratic voters was initially strong, bolstered by his famous political name. However, as knowledge of his views spread, his appeal among Democrats began to wane, with his approval ratings among Republicans increasing.
Impact of RFK Jr.’s Candidacy Still Unclear
RFK Jr.’s third-party candidacy’s impact remains unclear. A recent Quinnipiac University poll found that a fifth of voters were considering casting their votes for Kennedy. The three-way matchup between Kennedy, Biden, and GOP front-runner Donald Trump equally affects Biden and Trump, with some of Kennedy’s supporters indicating they would vote for either Biden or Trump if Kennedy is not on their ballot.
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