Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes Democrats for removing Confederate statues, labels it as erasing history

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. disagreed with removing Confederate monuments, like the Robert E. Lee statue in Charlottesville, Virginia. He believes erasing history is not good for any culture. Kennedy shared his views on a podcast with journalist Tim Pool. He thinks it's important to celebrate everyone's good qualities and recognize different groups, like Italian-Americans and indigenous people. Kennedy's father believed in making amends to groups mistreated in history to help the country live up to its ideals. The statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville was melted down in a secret ceremony after legal and cultural disputes. This statue was linked to the Charlottesville "Unite the Right" rally. The melting was done secretly to protect those involved. Videos of the statue being melted spread widely on social media. The rally turned violent when James Fields Jr. drove his car into counter-protesters, resulting in the death of Heather Heyer and injuries to many others.