Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a Cabinet pick by President-elect Donald Trump, is facing allegations of voter fraud. The watchdog group Accountable.US has accused Kennedy of violating election laws during the 2024 general election.
The group filed a complaint with the New York State Board of Elections, asking officials to investigate whether Kennedy illegally registered and voted using an address in Katonah, New York, where he does not legally reside.
“There is demonstrable evidence that Mr. Kennedy illegally voted from an address that is not his residence. We urge your office to immediately commence an investigation into this matter and to act swiftly to enforce any violations of New York law,” wrote Caroline Ciccone, president of Accountable.US, in the complaint.
The complaint refers to court rulings from last year. An Albany County Supreme Court decision, upheld by the New York Third Judicial Department, found Kennedy did not legally live at the Katonah property. Despite this, the complaint says Kennedy used the address to vote.
“As the defendant in this case, Mr. Kennedy was clearly aware of the verdicts holding that he was not a legal resident of this Katonah address. Despite this undisputable knowledge, Mr. Kennedy voted from the property anyway,” the complaint reads.
Tony Carrk, Executive Director of Accountable.US, stated, “Mr. Kennedy’s clear lack of judgment shows he should not be confirmed” to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung criticized the complaint, calling it partisan. “This ‘watchdog’ group is run by Obama/Biden/Kamala/Hillary staffers and Democrat donors. Completely partisan and politically-motivated,” Cheung wrote on X.
Kennedy, a former Democrat who endorsed Trump after ending his own presidential campaign, has sparked controversy with his nomination. Critics have raised concerns about his vaccine skepticism and how it might impact public health policy as the leader of HHS.
