Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK) is set to address his supporters Friday with a new message about his campaign. Some speculate that RFK will announce that he is ending his campaign and may even endorse Republican Nominee Donald Trump.
Behind the Scenes Lobbying
Behind the scenes of the campaigns, the AP reports that Donald Trump, Jr. and conservative commentator Tucker Carlson are lobbying the RFK team to drop out of the race and endorse Trump.
RFK’s Upcoming Speech
RFK’s campaign announced that he would speak on Friday “about the present historical moment and his path forward.”
Potential Alliances
Kennedy’s Vice Presidential running mate, Nicole Shanahan, also disclosed this week that the pair are considering “joining forces” with the Trump-Vance campaign to prevent Democratic Presidential Nominee Kamala Harris from winning the election.
Concerns Over RFK’s Impact
Both parties have been wary of Kennedy’s run for office. It is unclear how many of the Democratic and Republican votes the third party might gain, as well as how independents and undecided voters would vote if RFK were not an option.
Legal Challenges Against RFK
For this reason, the left has taken significant legal action to limit RFK’s ability to appear on state ballots.
Recent Court Decision
Last week, a New York judge decided that RFK could not appear on the state ballot as a Presidential candidate because the residency claims on which his initial petition to appear on the ballot were found to be false, invalidating his qualifications to appear on the ballot.
Possible Endorsement of Trump
If RFK were to endorse Republican Trump, it would amount to political treason for the Democratic party, which has long claimed the famous political elite surname of Kennedy.
RFK’s Democratic Roots
RFK has been a Democrat for most of his life, as the son of New York Senator and former U.S. Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and the nephew of President John F. Kennedy.
Speculation About RFK and Trump Joining Forces
In July, during the Republican National Convention (RNC), a Kennedy relative leaked a video revealing that RFK and Trump were in talks to join forces. The video was pulled shortly after being posted publicly.
Ongoing Conversations Between RFK and Trump
As Harris’s star has risen, Trump and RFK have continued the conversation recently. The candidates met in Milwaukee during the RNC.
Trump’s Interest in an RFK Endorsement
Trump is eager for the RFK endorsement, saying he would “love” to team up with the candidate if he were to drop out of the race and even potentially work together in a Trump Administration if Trump gains a second term in office.
Trump’s Comments on RFK
Trump said, “He’s a brilliant guy. I’ve known him for a very long time. I didn’t know he was thinking about getting out, but if he is thinking about getting out, certainly, I’d be open to it.”
Past Speculation About a Trump-Kennedy Ticket
Months ago, some political figures speculated that Trump might tap Kennedy as Vice President. The speculation was quashed, as Trump’s campaign manager Chris LaCivita called RFK a “leftie loonie” and recalled how Trump had called Kennedy “the most radical left candidate in the race.”
