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Kennedy's sister questions his safety judgment after snake incident

6/18/2026

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RFK Jr. Tosses Snake

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tossed a snake that had bitten his hand into a pool where children were playing.
Kerry Kennedy told CNN’s Erin Burnett on June 15 that brother caught the snake, put it with a vole in a pillowcase, then released it.
Kerry Kennedy said the incident showed judgment for children’s safety and questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s fitness to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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RFK Jr. Tosses Snake

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. tossed a snake that had bitten his hand into a pool where children were playing.
Kerry Kennedy told CNN’s Erin Burnett on June 15 that brother caught the snake, put it with a vole in a pillowcase, then released it.
Kerry Kennedy said the incident showed judgment for children’s safety and questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s fitness to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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