Robert Kennedy Jr. to Accept BTC for Campaign Contributions, Says Bitcoin Is an ‘Exercise in Democracy’
Before taking the stage at the Bitcoin 2023 conference in Miami, U.S. presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr. emphasized the democratic nature of bitcoin, calling it an “exercise in democracy.” Additionally, during his Florida appearance, Kennedy revealed that his campaign would accept bitcoin for political contributions. RFK Jr. Champions Bitcoin as a Democratic Tool, Now Accepts Leading Crypto for Campaign Contributions Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Democrat challenging incumbent U.S. president Joe Biden, declared that his campaign would welcome bitcoin (BTC) donations. At the conference, Kennedy underscored the widely recognized connection between bitcoin and the pillars of democracy and liberty. If elected president, he pledged to “ensure the United States remains the global hub of bitcoin.” Many attendees at the Bitcoin 2023 conference expressed approval of Kennedy’s remarks. One individual tweeted , “Truly surreal to listen to a Kennedy speak to how his presidency would secur...