Former Babysitter of RFK Jr.’s Children Addresses Sexual Assault Allegations

Eliza Cooney, a former live-in nanny for Robert F. Kennedy Jr., recently came forward with her story of being groped by Kennedy when she was 23 years old. Kennedy, who ran for president but ultimately threw his support to Donald Trump, has faced renewed scrutiny due to Cooney’s allegations. She initially confided in her mother during the #MeToo movement but didn’t consider going public until Kennedy announced his presidential campaign. After telling close friends and documenting her experiences, Cooney spoke out in a Vanity Fair article. Kennedy later sent a text to Cooney expressing vague apologies, which she does not consider sincere. Cooney hopes that sharing her story will empower other women to speak out about their experiences of sexual harassment and misconduct. She criticizes society for silencing women through nondisclosure agreements and believes that the #MeToo movement has shed light on the mistreatment of women, but there is still progress to be made. Despite potential confirmation of Kennedy’s nomination, she believes it is important for her story to be part of the public record. Ultimately, Cooney wants to challenge societal expectations that force women into silence and hopes that continued efforts to address the mistreatment of women will lead to positive change.

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