During the Libertarian Party Convention, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made a bold statement against President Donald Trump, criticizing his handling of the country's businesses and the restrictions imposed during the lockdowns and mask mandates. Kennedy accused Trump of appointing a long-time bureaucrat with no prior elected experience to oversee the nation's businesses, leading to a lack of accountability.
According to Kennedy, the Trump administration has imposed the greatest restrictions on independent liberty in the history of the United States. His message resonated with many at the convention, raising concerns among some on the right that Kennedy's candidacy could potentially harm Trump's chances more than those of Democratic candidate Joe Biden.