Did Weaponized USD Create BRICS? RFK Jr. Weighs In
The rise of the BRICS economic alliance, comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has sparked considerable debate, especially concerning its potential impact on the US dollar's global dominance. Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has added his voice to the conversation, suggesting a significant link between US foreign policy and the formation of the BRICS bloc.
RFK Jr. on CNBC: The Weaponized Dollar's Role
In a recent interview with CNBC's Last Call, 2025 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated that the weaponization of the US dollar is what led to the creation of the BRICS economic alliance. He argues that the US's use of the dollar as a tool of foreign policy has incentivized other nations to seek alternatives, thereby fueling the BRICS initiative. “In a recent interview with CNBC presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr said that the weaponized US dollar is what led to the creation of the BRICS economic alliance”.
De-Dollarization Efforts and BRICS
Amid ongoing de-dollarization efforts by the BRICS alliance, the question of what prompted its formation becomes even more crucial. Kennedy's perspective highlights the potential unintended consequences of using the dollar as a geopolitical instrument. World One News Page reported on Friday about ongoing de-dollarization efforts by BRICS.
Nobody Wanted BRICS? RFK Jr.'s Perspective
Presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr.'s recent interview statement alluded to the idea that the BRICS alliance wasn't necessarily a pre-ordained outcome. “Nobody wanted to start BRICS, Nobody wanted an alternative to the Un by @onwugbenuvictor 1 de sept. de 2025”, suggesting that the US's actions inadvertently spurred its development. RFK Jr. believes that Bitcoin, and other decentralized currencies offer solutions.
Kennedy's Candidacy and Focus on US Policy
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is running for president in 2025. On May, in a speech at the New Hampshire Institute of Politics, Kennedy stated that he was considering a run for president. He formally declared his candidacy at a campaign launch event at the Park Plaza Hotel in Boston on 1 de sept. de 2025. His focus on the weaponization of the dollar aligns with his broader critiques of US foreign policy and domestic issues.
Controversies and Kennedy's Claims
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. believes both current President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump used federal agencies to punish their political opponents. Some of Kennedy's claims have faced scrutiny, such as the wildly inaccurate claim he made about participants in January 6th. “In a formal written statement on Friday, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. repeated the wildly inaccurate claim that the participants in the January”.
As the 2025 presidential race heats up, Kennedy's views on the BRICS alliance and the weaponization of the US dollar are sure to remain a topic of discussion.