Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed during a campaign event with former President Donald Trump that he is being investigated by the National Marine Fisheries Institute for collecting a whale specimen 20 years ago. Kennedy claimed that the investigation is part of the government’s weaponization against political opponents. Although he did not provide specifics about the incident, his daughter previously described a situation where he sawed off a dead whale’s head and attached it to their car. Kennedy denies killing a whale and criticized the media for focusing on sensational stories rather than serious policy issues.
After a 2012 article resurfaced, an environmental group called for an investigation into the incident, stating that Kennedy should surrender the whale skull if illegally obtained. Kennedy faced backlash in August for stating that he placed a dead bear in Central Park years ago, a move that violated state laws. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation indicated that the statute of limitations for such offenses is over, but Kennedy faced criticism for his actions.
Kennedy’s endorsement of Trump and his focus on policy issues during his campaign events indicate his continued involvement in politics and his support for the former president. The National Marine Fisheries Service did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the investigation. Kennedy’s reputation has been tarnished by these controversies, with environmental organizations and government agencies calling for investigations and potential charges against him.
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