Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces the suspension of his 2024 presidential campaign and declares his endorsement of former President Donald Trump. The announcement is made during a speech in Phoenix, Arizona, where Kennedy, running as an Independent, emphasizes that Trump best embodies his political priorities and vision for the country.
Kennedy reveals that Trump approached him about serving in a future administration shortly after an assassination attempt on Kennedy. This outreach, according to Kennedy, solidified his decision to back the former president. He recounts that he also tried to reach out to Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss similar possibilities but received no response. This lack of engagement from the Democratic establishment, Kennedy asserts, confirms his belief that the Democratic Party of his father’s era is long gone, having become beholden to corporate interests and other influential entities.
From a rally in Las Vegas, Nevada, Trump thanks Kennedy for his endorsement, expressing admiration and respect for the Kennedy legacy. Trump also teases further discussions about their political union, which they plan to elaborate on later in the day at an event in Phoenix.
The political world is abuzz with speculation about how Kennedy’s followers will react to his endorsement of Trump. With the election just months away, both Democrats and Republicans are keenly observing where Kennedy’s supporters will lend their allegiance in the final stretch.
