On May 24, 2024, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed the Libertarian National Convention in Washington, DC. He is aiming to qualify for the first presidential debate, scheduled for June 27, which will feature Democratic nominee President Joe Biden and Republican nominee former President Donald Trump. Kennedy shared an unusual incident where he encountered a bear, stating that he had intended to skin it and keep the meat.

However, conflicting plans led him to leave the bear in Central Park with an old bicycle to make it look as though it had been hit by the bike, intending for it to be amusing to whoever found it. Upon realizing that the story had garnered significant media attention, Kennedy expressed concern over his involvement and the potential consequences, particularly considering his fingerprints were on the bicycle. He feared the impact of an upcoming article by the *New Yorker*.

The *New Yorker* subsequently published a piece titled “What Does Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Know About the Environment?” on Monday, adding to the scrutiny surrounding Kennedy. Kennedy’s actions and the subsequent media attention led to unease and a sense of regret as he reflected on the situation.