In a recent interview with The New York Times’ election podcast, independent 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the publication for being an “instrument of the Democratic Party” and discussed his role in the upcoming presidential race. Kennedy, with his unique blend of predominantly liberal policies, expressed concern over the binary choice between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, suggesting his candidacy offers an alternative for the seventy percent of Americans dissatisfied with both options. His sharp critique of the media, specifically The New York Times, for perpetuating a two-candidate race narrative, underscores the broader tensions between independent candidates and mainstream media outlets.