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Reactions are pouring in, after independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his presidential campaign in a compelling speech on Friday and announced he is teaming up with Republican 2024 nominee, former President Donald Trump.
Kennedy tore into Democrats for abandoning the values he grew up with, and slammed their radical agenda, censorship an attacks on anyone they don’t want standing in the way.
He also exposed much of what is behind the war between Russia and Ukraine, and explained why he is suspending his campaign to join forces with Trump. He said Trump has proposed giving him a role in the Trump administration.
Kennedy’s wife, Cheryl Hines, was one of those who posted her reaction on social media. She wrote:
The decision has been made to suspend my husband’s, Robert Kennedy Jr.’s, presidency and I’d like to extend a sincere, deeply heartfelt thank you to every person who has worked so tirelessly and lovingly on his campaign. They have accomplished feats that were said to be impossible.
They have gathered over a million signatures, more than any candidate in history, and have achieved ballot access across the country despite the roadblocks and lawsuits that have been brought against them for the sole purpose of keeping Bobby off of the ballots so no one would even have the opportunity to vote for him. I deeply respect the decision Bobby made to run on the principle of unity.
Over the last year and a half, I have met some extraordinary people from all parties — Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. It’s been my experience that the vast majority of all parties are truly good people who want the best for our country and for each other. It has been an eye-opening, transformative, and endearing journey.
Kennedy responded, “I am so grateful to my amazing wife Cheryl for her unconditional love, as I made a political decision with which she is very uncomfortable. I wish this also for the country — love and unity even in the face of disagreement. We will need that in coming times.”
I am so grateful to my amazing wife Cheryl for her unconditional love, as I made a political decision with which she is very uncomfortable. I wish this also for the country — love and unity even in the face of disagreement. We will need that in coming times. https://t.co/sar4Jka46K
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) August 23, 2024
Kennedy’s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, posted the following statement:
You sparked a movement that millions of Americans had been longing for. It has been one of my greatest honors to run this race with you. It has been awe-inspiring to witness the fearlessness you showed in the face of censorship, blatant lies about your character, and even threats against your life. Save our children, Bobby. 🇺🇸
You sparked a movement that millions of Americans had been longing for. It has been one of my greatest honors to run this race with you. It has been awe-inspiring to witness the fearlessness you showed in the face of censorship, blatant lies about your character, and even threats… pic.twitter.com/3uu8EE7EFH
— Nicole Shanahan (@NicoleShanahan) August 23, 2024
Below is an interview with a young Kennedy supporter in Glendale, Arizona Friday morning. He confirmed that he will gladly vote for Trump if Kennedy endorses him.
A young RFK supporter says that he will vote for Donald Trump if Kennedy endorses Trump.
“Anything we can do to get Kennedy in a higher position is worth it. I believe any decision Kennedy makes comes from an enlightened place. So he has my full confidence and support.” pic.twitter.com/FIMLJDOsvh
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) August 23, 2024
Many conservatives are extending a warm welcome to Kennedy, in response to his decision.
Daily Wire reporter Ryan Saavedra shared a highlight video montage.
Here are highlights from RFK Jr.’s (@RobertKennedyJr) speech:
-Rips Democrats for abandoning values
-Explains how the media & Democrats worked to stifle his campaign
-Slams Harris becoming the nominee despite not winning any primary votes
-Explains why he is supporting Trump
Here are highlights from RFK Jr.’s (@RobertKennedyJr) speech:
-Rips Democrats for abandoning values
-Explains how the media & Democrats worked to stifle his campaign
-Slams Harris becoming the nominee despite not winning any primary votes
-Explains why he is supporting Trump pic.twitter.com/ZmGAvAHl6W— Ryan Saavedra (@RealSaavedra) August 23, 2024
Podcaster Benny Johnson: “Democrat party elite spent hundreds of millions on a 4 day propaganda convention. Leveraged every celebrity and musician they control. Strong-armed every media company into grotesque, pandering coverage of their illegitimate cringe-puppet. RFK Jr. just atomized it all in seconds.”
Democrat party elite spent hundreds of millions on a 4 day propaganda convention.
Leveraged every celebrity and musician they control.
Strong-armed every media company into grotesque, pandering coverage of their illegitimate cringe-puppet.RFK Jr. just atomized it all in seconds
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) August 23, 2024
Podcast host Dan Bongino wrote, “When a lifelong Democrat, from an iconic Democrat family, who tried to run as a Democrat, and who’s running mate was a Democrat, warns you about the dangers of voting for the Democrat in this election, you should probably listen.”
When a lifelong Democrat, from an iconic Democrat family, who tried to run as a Democrat, and who’s running mate was a Democrat, warns you about the dangers of voting for the Democrat in this election, you should probably listen.
— Dan Bongino (@dbongino) August 23, 2024
Donald Trump Jr. cheered, “RFK Jr endorses Trump!!! UNITY. Let’s Go!!!!”
“Free thinkers across America are uniting to stop Kamala Harris and her establishment puppet masters!!!” Trump Jr. added in another post.
RFK Jr endorses Trump!!!
UNITY
Let’s Go!!!!
— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) August 23, 2024
Eric Trump wrote, “Robert F Kennedy Jr endorses Trump!!! RFK has been treated so horribly – I’m proud to fight this battle of censorship and corruption together… 🇺🇸🇺🇸”
Robert F Kennedy Jr endorses Trump!!!
RFK has been treated so horribly – I’m proud to fight this battle of censorship and corruption together… 🇺🇸🇺🇸
— Eric Trump (@EricTrump) August 23, 2024
Rep. Lauren Boeberg (R-Col.): “This 28 second clip of RFK Jr. discussing why he’s supporting and working with Trump has more policy in it than the entire week of DNC speeches.”
This 28 second clip of RFK Jr. discussing why he’s supporting and working with Trump has more policy in it than the entire week of DNC speeches. pic.twitter.com/xiMSo4Sxyh
— Lauren Boebert (@laurenboebert) August 23, 2024
During his speech, Kennedy blasted Democrats for censoring free speech. Right on queue, CNN cut away and stopped airing Kennedy’s speech to their viewers, as he was exposing how the DNC rigged the primary by getting Biden to drop out and installing Harris without her having obtained a single vote.
🚨CNN cut away from RFK Jr’s speech as he was explaining how the DNC rigged the primary, replaced their candidate with one who didn’t receive a single vote, and how the media covered up for it and censored him. pic.twitter.com/sQfGcmWKWT
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) August 23, 2024
Former Trump campaign official Steve Cortes: This speech from RFK Jr. will go down in the history books: “The DNC and its media organs engineered a surge of popularity for VP Harris based upon nothing. No policies, no interviews, no debates. Only smoke and mirrors.”
This speech from RFK Jr. will go down in the history books:
“The DNC and its media organs engineered a surge of popularity for VP Harris based upon nothing. No policies, no interviews, no debates. Only smoke and mirrors.” pic.twitter.com/B0ilERBIEF
— Steve Cortes (@CortesSteve) August 23, 2024
Greg Price: This is the most important 3 minutes you’ll watch today about America’s health crisis. RFK explains how ultra processed food, seed oils, pesticides, and food additives are messing up kids.
This is the most important 3 minutes you’ll watch today about America’s health crisis.
RFK explains how ultra processed food, seed oils, pesticides, and food additives are messing up kids.
“We are mass poisoning all of our children.” pic.twitter.com/qguwgoSGbN
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) August 23, 2024
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: “We are poisoning our children. I agree with RFK! I spent years studying food and eating clean and healthy because of my beliefs in health and fitness, but also avoiding unhealthy foods as a mother for my own children. We should ban toxic foods.”
We are poisoning our children.
I agree with RFK!
I spent years studying food and eating clean and healthy because of my beliefs in health and fitness, but also avoiding unhealthy foods as a mother for my own children.
We should ban toxic foods.
— Marjorie Taylor Greene 🇺🇸 (@mtgreenee) August 23, 2024
Graham Allen: RFK JR. JUST TORE DOWN THE MODERN DEMOCRAT PARTY!!! “It became the party of war, censorship, corruption, big Pharma, big tech, and big money.”
RFK JR. JUST TORE DOWN THE MODERN DEMOCRAT PARTY!!!
“It became the party of war, censorship, corruption, big Pharma, big tech, and big money.”
— Graham Allen (@GrahamAllen_1) August 23, 2024
🚨RFK JR. JUST ENDORSED TRUMP & WILL BE REMOVING HIS NAME FROM BATTLEGROUND STATE BALLOTS!
RFK Jr. slammed the Democrats as “the party of war, censorship, corruption, big Pharma, big tech, & big money.”
Kamala definitely isn’t happy about this!
Share to make this go viral! pic.twitter.com/w7A4aHNe7J
— Bo Loudon (@BoLoudon) August 23, 2024
Epic Speech from RFK Jr 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/qfJtlWoh1O
— Alec Lace (@AlecLace) August 23, 2024
He destroyed the Biden/Harris regime 🔥
— Sara Rose 🇺🇸🌹 (@saras76) August 23, 2024
Actor James Woods: “This is a stunning moment in history. RFK, Jr. decimates the corrupt Democrat Party for abandoning every American value his father and uncle lived and died for.”
This is a stunning moment in history.
RFK, Jr. decimates the corrupt Democrat Party for abandoning every American value his father and uncle lived and died for. https://t.co/zYdL1UKY7z— James Woods (@RealJamesWoods) August 23, 2024
Riley Gaines: “RFK is delivering his remarks so well. Brutally honest, respectable, undeniable. This is powerful.”
RFK is delivering his remarks so well. Brutally honest, respectable, undeniable. This is powerful. https://t.co/EKxUEO8XMo
— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) August 23, 2024
BREAKING: RFK Jr. says choosing to support Trump is a spiritual thing for him
He says he prayed a lot for God to give him a way to help save the children
Pray for RFK. God bless him! pic.twitter.com/8vRUfAE4uG
— George (@BehizyTweets) August 23, 2024
BREAKING: RFK Jr makes major announcement about his presidential campaign
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