Amaryllis Fox Kennedy Resigns from Key Roles Amid Opposition to Iran War
RFK Jr.’s Daughter-in-Law Quits Two Jobs Over Trump’s War
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Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, daughter-in-law of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has resigned from two significant intelligence positions in the Trump administration, citing disagreement with the ongoing war against Iran. While stepping down, she emphasized her commitment to family and will retain her role on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board.
- 01Kennedy resigned from her roles at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Office of Management and Budget effective May 8, 2023.
- 02She expressed her disagreement with Donald Trump's war against Iran, which is currently in its 12th week.
- 03Kennedy previously served as a deputy to Tulsi Gabbard and oversaw classified intelligence budgets.
- 04In her resignation email, she highlighted the importance of family and her intention to transition to a private sector job.
- 05Tulsi Gabbard praised Kennedy's leadership and contributions to aligning intelligence community goals with the administration's objectives.
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Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, daughter-in-law of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., has announced her resignation from two key intelligence positions within the Trump administration, effective May 8, 2023. She stepped down from her roles at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and the Office of Management and Budget, where she was responsible for overseeing classified intelligence budgets. Kennedy's decision to resign was influenced by her disagreement with Donald Trump's ongoing war against Iran, which has now entered its 12th week. In her resignation email, she emphasized the importance of family, stating, "Being a mom is God’s greatest gift," and indicated her plans to pursue a private sector job while retaining her position on the President’s Intelligence Advisory Board. Tulsi Gabbard, Kennedy's former supervisor, expressed gratitude for her exceptional service and leadership, noting her success in aligning intelligence community agencies with administration goals. Kennedy, who has a background as a former undercover CIA officer, continues to balance her family life with her professional commitments.
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