Aisha TukurOn Friday, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he is suspending his 2024 presidential campaign and endorsing former President Donald Trump. The announcement, made during a scheduled speech at 2:45 p.m. ET, follows a court filing earlier in the day where Kennedy requested to be removed from the Pennsylvania ballot and first indicated his decision to endorse the former president.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. officially suspended his 2024 presidential campaign on Friday and announced his endorsement of Donald Trump. The move came after a court filing in Pennsylvania where Kennedy requested to be removed from the state’s ballot.
Kennedy confirmed his decision during a speech in Phoenix, Arizona, where he discussed “the present historical moment and his path forward.” Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in nearby Glendale, with speculation that Kennedy could join the former president as a highly anticipated “special guest.”
Kennedy’s move to endorse Trump comes after a year of intense criticism from both parties, with his independent campaign drawing fire for its unorthodox positions and rhetoric. Despite these challenges, Kennedy’s endorsement could shift the dynamics of the race, particularly in battleground states.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. officially announced on Friday that he is suspending campaign activities for his independent presidential bid and endorsing former President Donald Trump for the 2024 race. The announcement was made during a speech in Phoenix, Arizona, where Kennedy spoke about the “present historical moment and his path forward.” The endorsement follows a court filing earlier in the day in Pennsylvania, where Kennedy requested to be removed from the state’s ballot.
Kennedy’s decision to back Trump marks a significant development in the 2024 election landscape. Initially running as a Democrat before transitioning to an independent candidate, Kennedy attracted a small yet vocal base of anti-establishment voters and vaccine skeptics. However, his campaign struggled with financial difficulties and legal challenges, which ultimately led to his decision to suspend active campaigning.
Despite their previous criticisms of each other, both Trump and Kennedy have found common ground in their critiques of the Democratic Party and its handling of legal matters. Trump, who has praised Kennedy as a “brilliant guy,” expressed enthusiasm for the endorsement and hinted at a possible role for Kennedy in a future Trump administration.
