Kevin Spacey endorses Robert Kennedy for president for the most selfish reason

Out actor Kevin Spacey, who has been the subject of multiple sexual misconduct allegations over the past several years, endorsed Robert Kennedy Jr. for president yesterday, putting him in a small minority of LGBTQ+ people who aren’t supporting President Joe Biden in this election.

And Spacey’s reasoning shows that he doesn’t care much about policy.

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The actor, who has been accused of sexual assault and harassment, performed a Shakespearean monologue about a wealthy man betrayed by his friends.

Spacey shared a video on X promoting Kennedy’s campaign, and it’s mostly about Kennedy’s opposition to vaccines. Kennedy compares vaccines to cigarettes in the video.

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“There’s a lot I can learn from this man,” Spacey wrote, explaining that he supports Kennedy not for the positions outlined in the video but because Kennedy remained his friend as he faced all those sexual misconduct allegations.

“When the world turned its back on me, Bobby leaned in.”

“He’s a formidable fighter for justice and a loyal friend that’s not afraid to stand up for what he believes.”

There’s a lot I can learn from this man. When the world turned its back on me, Bobby leaned in. 🙏🏼

He’s a formidable fighter for justice and a loyal friend that’s not afraid to stand up for what he believes. https://t.co/DSYLbiiJjz

— Kevin Spacey (@KevinSpacey) May 6, 2024

Spacey was first accused of sexually harassing or assaulting several men – some of whom were minors at the time – in October 2017. Among the accusers was out actor Anthony Rapp, who said that Spacey assaulted him when he was just 14 years old. Rapp later lost his lawsuit against Spacey.

Eight employees from House of Cards also accused Spacey of sexual harassment and assault, and so did several men associated with London’s renowned Old Vic Theatre, where Spacey served for years as artistic director. Twenty people came forward during an investigation by The Old Vic to say that Spacey acted in a sexually inappropriate manner with them before and during his time as artistic director.

Following the theatre’s investigation, various criminal or civil proceedings against Spacey began taking place in multiple jurisdictions. Even a member of the Norwegian royal house accused Spacey of touching him inappropriately without consent.

On X, people mocked Spacey for endorsing Kennedy, either saying that Spacey’s endorsement won’t help Kennedy or that Spacey’s judgement is lacking because of his endorsement.

So, it's about centering you personally and not what's right for anyone else

I'm sensing an ongoing theme here…

— Abeille 🐝🍯 (@abigailm1971) May 6, 2024

I was trying to reserve judgment, given the acquittals, but now I have a whole new reason to avoid watching anything you appear in. I’ve never seen someone so determined to wreck their career.

— Jon (@cabosammy5150) May 6, 2024

Uh, you didn't really do yourself any favors here, Kev. Who you endorsing next? Jim Jordan?

— Bishop Alrich (@thebishopalrich) May 6, 2024

Isn’t he a little old for you, Kev?

— Four Seasons Total Manscaping (@UncleScottiepoo) May 6, 2024

Disappointing you’d make this about yourself but guess that’s par for the course.

— 𝕊𝕦𝕟𝕕𝕒𝕖_𝔾𝕦𝕣𝕝 (@SundaeDivine) May 6, 2024

Yeah, this tracks. 🧐

— Jo (@JoJoFromJerz) May 6, 2024

The endorsement no one wants

— TheRealThelmaJohnson (@TheRealThelmaJ1) May 6, 2024

This doesn't say anything good about RFK Jr. pic.twitter.com/taOHayYCcr

— The Gnome 💙💛 (@42Gnome) May 6, 2024

Hey Kevin, I worked on House of Cards season 1, and it's wild how every time I see another vet from the show, I hear a new horrifying story about you when we trade our sexual predator anecdotes.

— Jack Walsh (@JackWaltimore) May 6, 2024

I don’t know if I’d want Kevin Spacey’s ringing endorsement

— 📺CornPop🍿 (@cornpopspopcorn) May 6, 2024

WTF are you talking about?
He’s an HIV denier, a hardened antivaxxer, a conspiracy theorist, a man who drove his wife to suicide…

He is manifestly unfit to lead.

— Alastair McAlpine, MD (@AlastairMcA30) May 6, 2024

Oh, you're using your notoriety to try and tank RFK Jr's chances, aren't you…

Sneaky, I like it. 😊

— Michael VanDeMar (@mvandemar) May 6, 2024

Now there is one hell of an endorsement. lol Who's next, Ghislaine Maxwell.

— Hobby Champs (@HobbyChamps) May 6, 2024

Mr. Spacey, I've been in a coma for the past 10 years a just woke up. Wanted to say I'm a huge fan of yours and also can you please send me 50 dollars.

— Teeg Dougland (@TeegDoug) May 6, 2024

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