Independent presidential candidate Robert F.
Kennedy Jr. has conceded that he may need to extend apologies to more women from his past, following an accusation of sexual assault by a former babysitter.
Kennedy acknowledged the likelihood of more women stepping forward, attributing it to his "very rambunctious life."
Eliza Cooney, a former employee of the Kennedy family during her youth, revealed to Vanity Fair in early July that she was a victim of an unwanted sexual advance by Kennedy in the late 1990s. As reported by Fox News, Kennedy extended an apology to Cooney via text message following the publication of the report.
In a candid conversation with CBS News Chief Washington Correspondent Major Garrett, Kennedy maintained that his message to Cooney was self-explanatory.
He emphasized that the correspondence was intended to remain private. Kennedy expressed that he had no recollection of the alleged incident and found the accusation to be inconsistent with his character.
"Human interactions are complicated. People have different interpretations of them and if I did anything to hurt somebody, I'm going to make amends for that," Kennedy stated, addressing the issue.
He further underscored his reluctance to publicly comment on Cooney's allegation, but expressed his intention not to leave anyone feeling that he had acted insensitively or inappropriately.
When Garrett inquired if Kennedy might need to issue more apologies in the future, Kennedy responded, "It's quite possible. I'm 70 years old. I had a very rambunctious life."
Kennedy, who distanced himself from the party his family once dominated after his attempt to challenge President Biden in the primaries was thwarted, declared the presidential race a "two-man race".
He asserted that he alone could defeat former President Donald Trump following Biden's unexpected withdrawal.
Kennedy's independent campaign has garnered double-digit support in some polls. His platform condemns "corporate capture", the affordability crisis, and "forever wars", as stated on his campaign website.
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