Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. expressed strong support for cryptocurrencies on Thursday at the Bitcoin Conference 2024 in Nashville, preceding Republican nominee Donald Trump’s appearance at the same event on Saturday.
RFK Jr. Pledges Full Commitment to Bitcoin at Bitcoin Conference 2024
“I am a huge supporter of Bitcoin. Most of my wealth is in Bitcoin,” said Kennedy, the son of the late Robert F. Kennedy. “I am fully committed.”
RFK Jr: “I put most of my wealth into Bitcoin”
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His sentiments echo those from Consensus 2024 in May, where he revealed that he gifted his seven children three bitcoins each after winning the landmark 2018 Monsanto Roundup legal case.
“I used my fees from that case to buy Bitcoin for my kids,” Kennedy said, emphasizing his “deep commitment” to digital assets.
Kennedy’s latest comments come at a critical point in the 2024 election cycle, highlighting the increasing importance of courting crypto voters.
A recent study by the Digital Currency Group (DCG) found that 20 percent of voters in U.S. swing states consider crypto a key issue in this year’s elections, potentially influencing their voting decisions.
Despite Kennedy’s strong pro-crypto stance, his campaign has struggled to gain traction as an independent challenger, with reports of multiple canceled events.
A poll published Thursday by The New York Times and Siena College shows Kennedy with only 5 percent of the vote, compared to Trump’s 43 percent and presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’ 44 percent.
Trump Campaign Persists as 2024 Presidential Race Heats Up
Trump has adopted a pro-crypto stance in the lead-up to the November 2024 U.S. presidential election, despite previously stating he was “not a fan” of cryptocurrencies.
Widely considered one of the top cryptocurrency gatherings in the country, the appearance of the now-convicted former U.S. president at Bitcoin 2024 could substantially impact his campaign.
Harris reportedly considered speaking at the Nashville conference but ultimately declined. However, reports this week suggest she may be open to working with crypto firms in the blockchain sector.
🇺🇸 Mark Cuban told Politico that Kamala Harris may be 'open' to crypto as the runup to the U.S. presidential election intensifies. Here's why.#USPresidentialElection #KamalaHarris2024https://t.co/6GqvzBihJQ
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“The feedback I’m getting, though not confirmed by the VP, is that she will be far more open to business, AI, crypto, and government as a service,” billionaire Mark Cuban told Politico. “Changing the policies changes the message and lets everyone know she is in charge and open for business.”
As the election season advances, the candidates’ positions on cryptocurrency will undoubtedly influence voter sentiment and campaign dynamics.