No Spin, No Shame: RFK Jr. Tells Armstrong Williams the Unvarnished Truth About His Life
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Armstrong Williams described his recent interview with U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as one of the most candid and riveting of his career, highlighting Kennedy's commitment to unfiltered truth-telling.
In the wide-ranging discussion, which airs on WJLA 24/7 and other Sinclair Broadcast Group platforms starting Feb. 21 at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. ET, with additional airings through Feb. 24 on various channels including YouTube at @RealArmstrongWilliams, Kennedy addressed personal struggles and public criticism without evasion.
Williams posed a question about Kennedy's past blunt reference to snorting cocaine on a toilet seat and whether he had provided sufficient context for younger audiences. Kennedy did not back away or sanitize his response, Williams said. Instead, he emphasized that his role is to speak plainly about himself, government, science and other issues, regardless of potential misinterpretation or spin by critics.
Kennedy acknowledged an "entire industry" dedicated to distorting his words but said filtering truth out of fear would prevent him from functioning effectively. He referenced a pledge from his presidential campaign to always tell the truth, allowing others to interpret it through their own lenses.
Williams praised this approach as rare in modern public life, where officials often prioritize managing perception, avoiding controversy and protecting their image. He argued that such candor about moral failure, especially from a high-ranking official, promotes accountability, clarity and healing. Addiction, he noted, thrives in secrecy, while openly discussing past lows exposes their costs, deters self-destruction and underscores the need for discipline, humility and spiritual grounding in redemption.
The interview also touched on family criticism. When asked about public disagreements, including from his late cousin Tatiana Kennedy, Kennedy expressed sorrow over her death but said such criticism does not bother him. He views adversity, including family strife and personal losses like his brothers and nieces, as opportunities for spiritual growth and acceptance.
Harboring resentment, he said, is self-destructive, likening it to "swallowing poison and hoping someone else will die." Instead, he responds to hatred with love and draws inspiration from historical figures who endured isolation and criticism without defeat.
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