Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has so far competed for the office of president of the United States as an independent candidate, made a decision to end his election campaign. According to reports, he intends to support Republican organization candidate Donald Trump.
Fighting Joe Biden and Financial Difficulties
Kennedy, the nephew of erstwhile president John F. Kennedy, initially competed in the election as an independent candidate after failing to gain the support of the Democratic organization in the fight against Joe Biden. However, his run encountered many problems, including serious financial difficulties, which importantly limited his ability to compete effectively for the White House.
Accusations of Sexual Molestation
In addition, Kennedy’s situation has complicated the allegations of sexual harassment raised by a erstwhile household nanny. In consequence to these accusations, Kennedy did not deny, but stated that he "was not an altar boy and had stormy youth." This message met mixed public reactions, but did not improve his political situation.
Contacts with Trump Camp
Faced with these problems, Trump's run began to establish contacts with Kennedy's team. JD Vance, Trump's Vice president candidate, confirmed in an interview with NBC that Trump's associates had contacted Kennedy's team. Donald Trump himself said that he would “be open” to accept Kennedy to his administration.
Nicole Shanahan and alternate Plans
Nicole Shanahan, Kennedy's Vice president candidate, admitted that 2 options were being considered. The first is to proceed the presidential campaign, which could, as she said, lead to the hazard of president Harris-Walz. The second option is "to join forces with Trump", which seems to be an increasingly probable scenario.
Backroom Influences
According to NBC, Kennedy's decision to support Trump was the consequence of the actions of Donald Trump's son, Donald Jr., erstwhile Fox News writer Tucker Carlson and wealthy Omeed Malik donor. It was they who were expected to convince Kennedy that his support for Trump could benefit both sides.
Summary
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to end the run and support Donald Trump may importantly influence the dynamics of the US presidential election. Although Kennedy launched a run hoping for an independent fight for the White House, financial problems and sexual harassment charges made support for Trump a more realistic solution. Whether this decision will benefit both parties will prove to be in the coming months. However, it can already be said that the Kennedy movement could have crucial consequences for the result of the 2024 election.
Daniel Głogowski
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. resigns from competing for office and supports Donald Trump in the election race
