Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s bid for the presidency in 2024 has encountered significant turbulence, with 14 staff members recently resigning from his campaign.

These departures have been attributed to concerns over extravagant expenditures and leadership deficiencies, as the Daily Mail reported.

Insiders point to Amaryllis Fox Kennedy, the candidate's daughter-in-law and campaign manager, along with Del Bigtree, the communications director, as primary figures in what has been described as a mismanaged campaign effort, according to reports from Mediaite.

Questionable Leadership Decisions

Critics within the campaign have expressed doubts about Fox Kennedy's decision-making, notably her appointment of her nanny, Brigid Rasmussen, as the chief of staff.

This move has raised eyebrows among team members, with one individual remarking on Rasmussen's lack of experience and suitability for the role.

The situation escalated when Fox Kennedy took over as campaign manager from former Rep. Dennis Kucinich in October, shortly after Kennedy shifted his political aspirations from the Democratic nomination to an independent presidential run.

Staff Frustrations and Resignations

The campaign has seen a series of resignations, with staff members voicing their dissatisfaction through resignation letters and private complaints.

In a resignation email addressed to Kennedy, one staffer criticized the campaign's leadership for being "amateurish, cavalier, and out of touch with the American voter."

Another point of contention has been Bigtree's leadership style, with reports of him conducting Zoom calls from a ski resort, which has been perceived as disconnected from the realities of volunteer-based campaign work.

Financial Mismanagement and Operational Challenges

Another resignation letter highlighted concerns over the campaign's financial strategy and operational inefficiencies.

There was a particular emphasis on the imbalance between national and field operations, with the latter being described as "severely undercapitalized" for crucial tasks such as securing ballot access.

The campaign's struggle to get Kennedy's name on the ballot in every state as an independent candidate has been identified as a significant obstacle.

Despite these challenges, the Kennedy campaign has defended its operations, stating that staff turnover is a natural part of its evolution.

The campaign boasts over a hundred staff members and tens of thousands of volunteers, claiming to be the most successful independent campaign in recent decades.

A Controversial Super Bowl Ad

Amid internal turmoil, Kennedy's campaign received attention for a Super Bowl ad funded by a supporting super PAC.

The ad controversially superimposed Kennedy's face onto footage from a 1960 campaign advertisement for his uncle, former President John F. Kennedy, which drew criticism from several family members.

Kennedy has since apologized for the ad but continues to feature it prominently on his campaign profile.