Why did the Bay of Pigs operation hurt the credibility of President Kennedy?

The Bay of Pigs operation, a failed invasion of Cuba in April 1961, significantly hurt President Kennedy's credibility due to its poor planning and execution, which led to a humiliating defeat for the U.S. The operation, intended to overthrow Fidel Castro, exposed the weaknesses of U.S. intelligence and military strategy, leading to questions about Kennedy's leadership and decision-making abilities. Furthermore, the failure damaged U.S. relations with Latin American countries and emboldened Communist forces, undermining the administration's image both domestically and internationally.