Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a public apology on Sunday following criticism from members of his extended family regarding a commercial aired during the Super Bowl.
The ad, created by the American Values Super PAC, was a nearly identical remake of an advertisement used during John F. Kennedy's 1960 campaign. Kennedy expressed regret for any pain caused by the ad, stating that it was created and aired without his involvement or approval. He emphasized that Federal Election Commission rules prohibit Super PACs from consulting with him or his staff.
Kennedy's apology came after his cousin, Bobby Shriver, voiced his disapproval of the ad, stating that their late mother would have been appalled by Kennedy's stance on healthcare.
Mark Shriver, another cousin, echoed Bobby's sentiments. Kennedy responded to Shriver's post, offering his sincerest apologies to him and his family. Despite the apology, the ad remains pinned to Kennedy's social media profile, with a caption expressing his belief in the need for an independent President to heal the country's divisions.
The ad features a chorus of voices chanting "Kennedy" while displaying signs with the candidate's name, and RFK Jr. replaces JFK in the remake. The American Values Super PAC reportedly paid approximately $7 million for the ad to air during the Super Bowl, according to the Daily Mail.
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