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Independent presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
released a statement on Friday implying that the prosecution of individuals involved in the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, might be politically motivated.
This stance aligns somewhat with the narrative promoted by former President Donald Trump and his supporters.
Kennedy's statement came after criticism of a fundraising email from his campaign that portrayed the rioters in a sympathetic light, describing them as "activists" who had been "deprived of their constitutional rights."
Although Kennedy's campaign stated that it had cut ties with the contractor responsible for the controversial email, his recent statement echoed similar sentiments.
Instead of rejecting the idea that the rioters are facing unjust prosecution, Kennedy expressed concern about potential political motivations behind the legal actions.
While acknowledging Trump's role in inciting the Capitol attack and his false claims about the election, Kennedy stated that, if elected president, he would appoint a special counsel to investigate whether Trump's allies were unfairly targeted for prosecution and would rectify any injustices found.
In his statement, Kennedy inaccurately claimed that the rioters were not armed. However, some individuals did carry firearms, while others used various weapons to assault law enforcement officers.
Kennedy later retracted his claim about the rioters being unarmed, acknowledging that some had been convicted of carrying firearms into the Capitol and others had used weapons such as pepper spray, bludgeons, and makeshift weapons to attack officers.
Kennedy emphasized that he has never downplayed the severity of the riot or the crimes committed that day.
He acknowledged the extensive violence, including rioters breaching police barricades, engaging in physical altercations with officers, vandalizing the Capitol, and prompting lawmakers to seek shelter.
Over 1,300 people have been charged in connection with the Capitol attack, with around 500 facing charges of assaulting, resisting, or obstructing officers.
Approximately 1,000 individuals have pleaded guilty or been convicted of various crimes related to the insurrection. Of those sentenced, at least 229 have received prison terms of at least one year.
Kennedy's statements have drawn criticism from Democrats and their allies, who fear that his candidacy could divide the anti-Trump movement and benefit Trump's re-election bid. Kennedy enjoys support from voters skeptical of government institutions, including the media, political parties, and corporations.
Kennedy has been associated with individuals and groups promoting the false narrative that the 2020 election was stolen from Trump.
He has appeared at events and on media platforms with figures linked to the January 6 events, including anti-vaccine activists and conspiracy theorists.