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RFK Jr. Halts Presidential Campaign, Offers Support to Donald Trump in 2024 US Elections

RFK Jr. Suspends His Presidential Bid, Backs Donald Trump

Phoenix, Arizona

In a dramatic shift on the 2024 US Election landscape, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the suspension of his independent presidential campaign, instead throwing his support behind former President Donald Trump. This surprising political development came amid Kennedy’s fears that his continued presence on the ballot could harm Trump’s chances against Democratic nominee Kamala Harris.

Link to Trump Campaign

Lending his support to Trump’s re-election campaign, Kennedy appeared onstage alongside the former president at a buzzing rally in Arizona. “Bobby’s” vociferous supporters greeted the news of his endorsement with enthusiastic cheers. Kennedy disclosed that his internal polling data indicated that his candidacy had the potential to harm Trump more than Harris. However, no concrete evidence from public polls confirmed this implication.

Kennedy further justified his decision by citing several reasons, including concerns about free speech, the war in Ukraine, and what he labelled as “a war on our children.” He pledged to attempt to remove his name from the ballot in battleground states, expressing deep-seated disagreements with the Democratic Party, which led him to initially launch his independent campaign and finally endorse Trump.

Is Kennedy Really Out of the Race?

Despite suspending his campaign and opting to back Trump, Kennedy clarified that his presidential bid was not officially over. He explained that his supporters still had his blessing to vote for him in the states where their votes were unlikely to influence the outcome.

A Potential Role in Trump’s Future Administration?

Speculation emerged about Kennedy potentially accepting a position within Trump’s administration if the former president were successful in his re-election bid. Nicole Shanahan, Kennedy’s running mate, mentioned that there might be a Secretary role waiting for Kennedy in the Department of Health and Human Services if Trump reclaimed the White House.

The Impact on the Kennedy Family and Supporters

Kennedy’s unexpected allegiance with Trump caused some within his illustrious Democratic family to brand the move as “a sad ending to a sad story.” Five family members, including Kerry Kennedy, issued a statement expressing their disappointment and reaffirming their support for Harris. Meanwhile, Cheryl Hines, Kennedy’s wife, voiced her respect for her husband’s decision, sidestepping any direct reference to his endorsement of Trump.

The Harris Campaign Reacts

In response to these shifting political currents, Kamala Harris’s campaign chair, Jen O’Malley Dillon, extended a welcome to Kennedy’s supporters seeking a fresh approach from a candidate other than Trump. This appeal signifies a possible effort to win over the voters left adrift by Kennedy’s surprising decision.

What Does This Mean?

Kennedy’s endorsement of Trump, after initially entering the race as a Democrat and later declaring his independent candidacy, could be perceived as a sharp critique of the current state of the Democratic Party. However, polls show that Kennedy’s support hovered around the mid-single digits, and it remains unclear what impact his endorsement of Trump will ultimately have on the 2024 election.


Author: HERE Lexington

HERE Lexington

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