### RFK Jr. Warns U.S. Voters of Nuclear War Risk with Kamala Harris

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued a stark warning to American voters, claiming that electing Kamala Harris could lead to nuclear war. In a video posted on his X account, Kennedy argued that Harris’s stance on international conflicts aligns with a faction in the U.S. military and intelligence establishments that desire war, particularly with Russia.

Kennedy criticized Harris for her recent statements on Russia, labeling them as "belligerent and hostile" during her acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 22. He suggested that her rhetoric makes her a potential puppet for those in the military intelligence community who are pushing for aggressive confrontation with Russia over its support for Ukraine.

Kennedy's comments came after he suspended his own presidential campaign in late August and subsequently endorsed Donald Trump. He further stated that former Vice President Dick Cheney, who recently endorsed Harris, epitomizes the pro-war faction within the U.S. establishment. Cheney, according to Kennedy, "lied to get a war started" in reference to the 2003 invasion of Iraq.

The geopolitical landscape has become increasingly fraught with the potential for nuclear conflict. U.S. officials, including Pentagon's Vipin Narang, have highlighted the escalating nuclear threats from countries like Russia, China, and North Korea. Narang described the current era as a "new nuclear age," characterized by multiple, revisionist nuclear powers that are resisting arms control and risk-reduction efforts.

Russia’s political elite, including Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and former President Dmitry Medvedev, have also made overt nuclear threats in the context of their ongoing invasion of Ukraine. They have warned that Western involvement in the conflict could lead to disastrous consequences and emphasized that using Russia's nuclear arsenal remains a viable option.

Meanwhile, China has advocated for nuclear restraint. Sun Xiaobo, the director general of the Department of Arms Control under China’s Foreign Ministry, called for nuclear-armed states to agree to a "mutual no-first-use" treaty and advocated for the complete destruction of nuclear stockpiles during a debate at the U.N. General First Committee in October.

Kennedy's warning and the broader international context underscore the high stakes involved in the upcoming election and the critical importance of diplomatic and strategic decisions in the current global environment.