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- 1 In a recent interview, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks about how interested he is in the Bitcoin and the crypto industry.
- 2 RFK also shared his stance on controversial figures like Julian Assange and Edward Snowden during the discussion.
The U.S. Presidential candidate, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK) appeared in a Bitcoin Magazine interview on October 4, 2023, when he included Bitcoin and CBDCs. He shared his political vision and emphasized “Bitcoin’s role in preserving financial freedom and addressing critical issues like censorship and economic disparities.”
NEW – 🇺🇸 US Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr: "I'm against CBDCs. I think they will become an instrument of power and control." 👏
— Bitcoin Magazine (@BitcoinMagazine) October 5, 2023
CBDCs are slavery, #Bitcoin is freedom! pic.twitter.com/X2u1BgIc2O
RFK’s Bitcoin-Centered Thoughts
Bitcoin Magazine’s Editor-in-Chief, Mark Goodwin, sat down with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for “a candid and engaging interview that shed new light on his political vision.” During the interview, he discussed his interest in Bitcoin and the need for financial freedom. He expressed his intention to protect Bitcoin, “potentially backing the U.S. dollar with cryptocurrencies and other hard assets to provide an alternative to fiat currency.”
The interview turned over the challenges of implementing Bitcoin-friendly policies, including working with “a compromised Congress.” RFK showed his intent to use executive orders and Treasury policy to make changes “without relying solely on legislative action.”
The Magazine also wrote in its post that “RFK’s dedication to preserving individual freedoms, addressing economic disparities, and promoting financial independence through Bitcoin sets him apart in the crowded field of presidential hopefuls.”
The interview also included the stance of RFK on controversial figures like Julian Assange and Edward Snowden. He pledged to pardon them on his first day in office, while also “expressing interest in reviewing the case of Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, to assess whether his sentence was just.”
Discussion over the U.S. Dollar and CBDCs
As the conversation continued, it then shifted towards the economy. While RFK also highlighted the historical use of fiat currency “to fund wars without directly taxing the population, noting that inflation was a form of hidden taxation.”
Additionally, the future of the U.S. dollar was another “significant topic.” RFK highlighted the challenge posed by the rapid globalization of the dollar. While the emergence of alternatives offered by BRICs and other nations, “potentially eroding the dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency.”
About Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), RFK argued that they “could become instruments of control and warned against their potential to eliminate cash currencies.” That ultimately gives “governments complete control over individuals’ financial transactions.”
Furthermore, RFK discussed “the potential consequences of inflation and the risk of social upheaval.” However, the interview concluded with his vision of hope for American democracy and his commitment to addressing pressing issues. RFK acknowledged the challenges posed by powerful interests but urged citizens “to watch his actions, promising to make a difference.”
With a background in journalism, Ritika Sharma has worked with many reputed media firms focusing on general news such as politics and crime. She joined The Coin Republic as a reporter for crypto, and found a great passion for cryptocurrency, Web3, NFTs and other digital assets. She spends a lot of time researching and delving deeper into these concepts around the clock, and is a strong advocate for women in STEM.
