Former 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has officially withdrawn from the race and endorsed former President Donald Trump. Kennedy, who lost his Secret Service protection on Monday, has been critical of the media and accused it of playing a role in Kamala Harris's rise to power.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, with the former candidate denouncing the media and endorsing former President Donald Trump. Kennedy, who had been receiving Secret Service protection since July following an assassination attempt against Trump, lost that protection on Monday.
Kennedy's withdrawal comes as a surprise, as he had been considered a potential spoiler in the race, with polls indicating he was polling at 5% or 6% support in key swing states. However, Kennedy has been increasingly critical of the media, accusing it of engineering Harris's rise to power and failing to hold the Biden administration accountable for its handling of the withdrawal from Afghanistan.
RFK Jr. Drops Out of Race, Denounces Media and Joins Trump's 'Unity Government'
In an interview on "Fox News Sunday," Kennedy defended his decision to endorse Trump, despite his past criticism of the former president. He argued that Americans can disagree but still get along and work for progress in the areas where they do agree. "I think we have to get over this idea that if you disagree with somebody, you have to hate them," Kennedy said.
Kennedy's withdrawal and endorsement of Trump have been met with mixed reactions. Some have praised Kennedy for his willingness to put aside his differences with Trump and focus on the issues that matter to him, while others have criticized his decision, calling it a betrayal of his family's legacy.
RFK Jr. Drops Out of Race, Denounces Media and Joins Trump's 'Unity Government'
According to pollsters within Trump's campaign, Kennedy's supporters are already breaking toward the former president. Kennedy has also teased that Trump is likely to announce more additions to his so-called unity government in the near future.
Kennedy's withdrawal and endorsement of Trump is a significant development in the 2024 presidential race. It remains to be seen how Kennedy's supporters will react and whether his endorsement will have a major impact on the outcome of the election.
RFK Jr. Drops Out of Race, Denounces Media and Joins Trump's 'Unity Government'
However, it is clear that Kennedy's decision has sent shockwaves through the political establishment and has opened up new possibilities for alliances and coalitions in the race to the White House.
