### RFK Jr. at Bitcoin Conference: A Call for Change

In an exclusive interview at the **Bitcoin Conference** in Nashville, **Robert F. Kennedy Jr.** took a firm stance against the **Federal Reserve**, declaring that the **capacity to print unlimited federal currency** is a **formula for the destruction** of the nation. Kennedy stated, "The relationship between Congress and the Fed is both parasitical to our country, and it’s a symbiotic relationship. The Fed is not a public institution … The decision-makers are appointed by the banking industry."

He criticized the Fed’s practices, saying that its cycles of **quantitative easing** and high interest rates are effectively **strip-mining cash and equity** from the American middle class, enriching a new oligarchy of billionaires.

Kennedy further elaborated, "The coup de grâce was the lockdowns during Covid, which shut down all the small businesses in this country, while giants like **Walmart**, **Amazon**, and the **oil industry** thrived. Meanwhile, Main Street just got liquidated."

### A Year of Change

One year prior, Kennedy made history as the first presidential candidate to accept bitcoin and spoke out against the dangers of **unlimited money-printing**. He pledged his support for the **bitcoin industry**, promising to bring tech innovators home, entice investors with tax incentives, and end the **SEC’s** dampening of crypto momentum.

### Trump Joins the Conversation

As bitcoin continues to gain traction, former President **Donald Trump** is now echoing Kennedy's sentiments, promising to outline his support for the **bitcoin ecosystem** during his keynote at the **2024 Bitcoin Conference**. Trump’s campaign has reportedly raised millions through digital assets since May, indicating a growing acceptance of cryptocurrency within political circles.

### The Future of Bitcoin in Politics

Both Kennedy and Trump are set to speak at the conference, highlighting a surprising turn of events where two presidential candidates are vying for the title of **“the bitcoin candidate.”** Kennedy has long been an advocate for cryptocurrency, defending the industry against environmental criticisms associated with mining.

For more insights, join the conversation on the **Roundtable Forum** and explore whether Kennedy truly embodies the ideals of a pro-bitcoin candidate. 

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Robert F Kennedy took direct aim at the Fed during an interview at the Bitcoin Conference in Nashville today. “The relationship between Congress and the Fed is

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