Caroline Kennedy

Caroline Kennedy’s Farewell: From Trump to Vaccines, What Happened at the Press Club? 🎤

Dive into Caroline Kennedy's parting words on Trump, wacky vaccine claims, and why Australia should still trust the US!

Caroline Kennedy, the outgoing U.S. Ambassador to Australia, graced the National Press Club in Canberra with a farewell address that stirred the pot on numerous sensitive topics. Amid cheers and a few skeptical eyebrows, Kennedy implored Australians to maintain their cool regarding Donald Trump’s presidency. According to her, while Trump may have a reputation tumultuous enough to make a kangaroo nervous, the good folks down under have no reason to fret about their relationship with the United States.

Shifting from Trumplandia to her cousin’s quagmire, Caroline didn’t hold back on her critical perspective about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s controversial views on vaccines. Describing his stance as ‘dangerous’, she underscored the importance of trusting scientific evidence in a world overflowing with misinformation. It’s a must-see for anyone trying to make sense of how familial love can be—let’s say—complicated, especially when vaccines and public health are thrown into the mix.

Kennedy’s address also touched on the potential climate action under the incoming president-elect, suggesting that Australians might have to buckle up for it not being as speedy as they’d like. But don’t worry; Kennedy reassured that despite political storms, the US can still be a reliable buddy, and Australia stands a solid chance of remaining in the US’s good books. With Trump taking a long-haul flight to the White House, Kennedy eloquently painted a picture of the US as an ally, even when the political winds are blowing less-than-ideal.

In her closing remarks, she painted a rosy picture of the continued collaboration between the two nations, emphasizing also on the cultural exchange that binds them. Interestingly enough, did you know that the U.S. is Australia’s largest foreign investor, supporting close to 1 trillion dollars in economic exchange? And just for kicks, Caroline is not only a diplomat but also the daughter of John F. Kennedy, making her not just a part of government history—but a family legacy firmly planted in the political landscape!