Former President Donald Trump
Photo: AP
KEY POINTS
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his independent presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump, surprising many political observers.
- Trump publicly acknowledged Kennedy’s support, emphasizing its importance in the crucial final weeks before Election Day.
- Kennedy’s endorsement could sway his supporters and impact the dynamics of the 2024 presidential race, especially in battleground states.
Former president Donald Trump Trump expressed gratitude toward Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his recent endorsement, marking a significant moment in the 2024 presidential race. Trump’s response came shortly after Kennedy suspended his independent campaign, a move that surprised many political observers.
At a Las Vegas restaurant, Trump openly acknowledged Kennedy’s support, saying, “I want to thank Bobby, he was very kind. He’s a great guy, respected by everyone.” This public expression of gratitude underscored how crucial Kennedy’s support was in the final weeks before Election Day.
The endorsement followed Kennedy’s decision to withdraw his name from ballots in key states. At a press conference in Phoenix, Arizona, Kennedy explained his decision, saying: “Three great causes led me to enter this race in the first place, and these are the principal causes that persuaded me to leave the Democratic Party and run as an independent, and now to throw my support behind President Trump.”
Kennedy revealed that he had received a request from Trump to “recruit him into his administration.” This proposal is said to have been made in two meetings: one a few weeks after Trump’s assassination attempt in July and the other shortly after. Trump suggested creating a “unity party” during these talks, drawing inspiration from Abraham Lincoln’s “team of rivals.” Kennedy said that under this arrangement they could “work together on the existential issues on which we agree, while disagreeing publicly and privately and angrily, if necessary, on issues on which we differ.”
Kennedy has stated that he will support Trump in the campaign as part of his endorsement. Sources with knowledge of the situation say that Kennedy has been urged to back the former president in various forums by both Trump and Kennedy supporters. These include guest appearances on Joe Rogan’s podcast and Tucker Carlson’s show, with the intent of persuading some of Kennedy’s supporters to support Trump in the election by endorsing Kennedy.
Kennedy has maintained a modest but stable base of support for his independent presidential campaign for more than a year. His campaign gained attention because of his well-known Democratic ancestry and his connection to some conspiratorial views. Now that his campaign is on hold, both major political parties are watching closely where Kennedy’s supporters will direct their support in the final stretch before the election.
Disclaimer:
The information contained in this post is for general information purposes only. We make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the post for any purpose.
We respect the intellectual property rights of content creators. If you are the owner of any material featured on our website and have concerns about its use, please contact us. We are committed to addressing any copyright issues promptly and will remove any material within 2 days of receiving a request from the rightful owner.