RFK Jr. Withdraws from 2024 Presidential Race, Potential Trump Endorsement Looms
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially withdrawn from the 2024 presidential election in Arizona, according to filings with the Arizona Secretary of State. This development has sparked intense speculation that Kennedy may endorse Donald Trump, a move that could significantly impact the electoral landscape.
The decision to withdraw came after Kennedy’s campaign struggled with declining poll numbers and fundraising challenges. For months, his campaign had been discussing various paths forward, including a potential alliance with Trump. Key figures like Donald Trump Jr. and conservative media personality Tucker Carlson played roles in facilitating conversations between the two camps. The prospect of Kennedy endorsing Trump is seen as a way to consolidate anti-establishment voters, particularly those disillusioned with the Democratic Party, and could alter the dynamics of the race, especially in a tight election.
Kennedy’s withdrawal has divided his supporters. Some are open to the idea of Kennedy working within a Trump administration, potentially in a role such as Secretary of Health and Human Services. Others, particularly within his campaign and associated super PACs, are advocating for different strategies, including forcing a contingent election by preventing any candidate from reaching 270 electoral votes.
Kennedy is expected to address the nation from Phoenix, Arizona, where he will outline his reasons for withdrawing and discuss his next steps, which may include endorsing Trump.
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