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Kennedy Defends Trump's Iran Threats as Compassionate Strategy

4/18/2026

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran during a House hearing on April 17, describing them as expressions of "love and compassion".
Kennedy said Trump's social media posts aim to demonstrate strength to Iranian leaders and empathy to the Iranian people.
He dismissed concerns about Trump's mental stability, suggesting the rhetoric is part of a strategic approach to influence public perception.

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats against Iran during a House hearing on April 17, describing them as expressions of "love and compassion".
Kennedy said Trump's social media posts aim to demonstrate strength to Iranian leaders and empathy to the Iranian people.
He dismissed concerns about Trump's mental stability, suggesting the rhetoric is part of a strategic approach to influence public perception.