John Kerry discussed how important knowing the truth is going forward, noting how distrust within the country is growing.
Kerry, who recently announced that he would be resigning from his position as special presidential envoy for climate, was asked about disinformation within the U.S. and how it has affected the country. He described truth as “the centerpiece of decision-making” in the U.S., warning that losing it would be the loss of democracy.
“You have to have truth,” Kerry said in his interview with former White House press secretary Jen Psaki. “And we don’t have the same arbiters, the same referees that we used to have in our political structure.”
Psaki also asked Kerry if he believes that Russia will interfere with the presidential election “again,” as Democrats have repeatedly claimed that the country interfered with the 2016 election between then-candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. Kerry warned that Russia is “already intervening” and that “others” are “probably” already engaged in this.
“It’s going to be absolutely critical that you all in the media help the American people at large to be able to understand the disinformation and what is happening,” Kerry said. “It is really at a level that is deeply, deeply disturbing.”
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Kerry is not the only politician worried about Russia interfering with the 2024 presidential election, as White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan warned last month that there are “plenty of reasons to be concerned” about Russian interference, though admitted that he could not “speak to evidence.” Similarly, Clinton claimed last year that Russia is “adept at interfering” in elections, warning the country would “do it again” if given the chance.
With Kerry stepping down from his position as special presidential envoy for climate, Democratic strategist John Podesta was recently selected to fill his role. However, his appointment “appears to be a blatant attempt to sidestep congressional oversight,” read a letter from House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV).
