While many other members of the dynastic political family scorn their black sheep cousin, Patrick Kennedy is courting the health secretary to accomplish his mental health goals.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent rhetoric on antidepressant drugs has raised concern among leading medical associations. Aaron Schwartz/Sipa USA via AP
Many Kennedys say they’re mortified by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., their wayward relative running the nation’s health agency under President Donald Trump.
His siblings say he has betrayed the family’s values. Jack Schlossberg, his cousin running for Congress, called him a “rabid dog.” Schlossberg’s late sister, Tatiana, attacked his policies in a scathing essay about her terminal leukemia.
But if Patrick Kennedy shares any of their scorn about his cousin, he’s not admitting it.
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