Speculation continues to grow that presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former Democrat who is running as an Independent, may be about to announce that he is dropping out of the race and endorsing Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump.
On Tuesday, Kennedy’s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, revealed in a podcast interview that they were considering the option of dropping out and endorsing Trump.
Around noon on Wednesday, Kennedy’s campaign announced, “Independent Presidential Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will address the nation live on Friday about the present historical moment and his path forward.”
Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Glendale, Arizona on Friday.
Trump was asked by CNN reporter on Tuesday whether he would consider Kennedy for a role in his administration, if Kennedy endorses him.
WATCH BELOW:
🚨Donald Trump responds when asked if he would consider Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a role in his administration if he dropped out and endorsed him: “I like him a lot. I respect him a lot… I probably would, if something like that would happen.”
— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) August 20, 2024
ABC News reporter Will McDuffie announced in a social media post Wednesday afternoon, “NEW: RFK Jr. is planning to drop out of the race by the end of this week, sources familiar tell @ABC. Sources say he is leaning toward endorsing Donald Trump but caution the decision is not yet finalized and could still change.”
“Campaign manager Amaryllis Fox emailed senior staff this morning thanking them for their hard work, but indicated a decision on the way forward had not been made, a source familiar with the email told ABC,” McDuffie added.
Campaign manager Amaryllis Fox emailed senior staff this morning thanking them for their hard work, but indicated a decision on the way forward had not been made, a source familiar with the email told @ABC.
— Will McDuffie (@wrmcduff) August 21, 2024
ABC’s Jonathan Karl then reported:
Just spoke to RFK Jr and asked him about endorsing Donald Trump.
“I will not confirm or deny that,” he said. “We are not talking about any of that.”
Then he said this about the DNCC: “It’s not democracy. Nobody voted. Who chose Kamala? It wasn’t voters.”
Just spoke to RFK Jr and asked him about endorsing Donald Trump.
“I will not confirm or deny that,” he said. “We are not talking about any of that.”
Then he said this about the DNCC:
“It’s not democracy. Nobody voted. Who chose Kamala? It wasn’t voters.” https://t.co/mKDD0kG52T
— Jonathan Karl (@jonkarl) August 21, 2024
Kennedy went on at length trashing Harris as someone
“without a single policy that anybody thinks isn’t ridiculous.”— Jonathan Karl (@jonkarl) August 21, 2024
When I asked Kennedy, who has most of his life as an environmental activist, about Trump saying global warming is a “hoax”, he told me, “I am not going to talk about Donald Trump with you.”
— Jonathan Karl (@jonkarl) August 21, 2024
BREAKING: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to end his 2024 presidential bid and endorse former President Trump, two sources say. https://t.co/vWUmds9fDJ
— NBC News (@NBCNews) August 21, 2024
BREAKING: RFK Jr to address his candidacy on Friday in Arizona, where Trump is set to hold a rally
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