Kennedy Jr. suspended his bid for the US presidency

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his candidacy for the presidency of the United States and declared his support for the Republican Party. Donald Trump. The announcement was made at a press conference today, Friday the 23rd, where he said he did not see a “path to victory”.

Son of Robert Kennedy and assassinated in the 1960s, John F. Kennedy’s nephew, he is an environmental advocate. Known as RFK, he became embroiled in controversy in April of last year.

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During the press conference, Kennedy Jr. told his team and volunteers that he would not be able to commit hours and work on the campaign. “I can’t honestly tell them that I have a real path to the White House.”

Even if withdrawnHe said the decision was not an end to the campaign but a pause. “My name will be on the ballot in most states.”

Family rejection

Upon announcing the Republican Party’s support for Trump, Kennedy immediately faced backlash from his family, particularly his sister, attorney and human rights activist Kerry Kennedy. In a letter signed by five other family members and posted on social media, he says he trusts Democratic White House candidate Kamala Harris.

Critique of the Democratic Party

RFK, however, decided to drop out as the Democratic candidate and run as an independent. However, recent events in the country diverted his attention from the candidacy. The reasons are the assassination attempt on Trump and Biden’s withdrawal from the election race.

He has made various criticisms of the Democratic Party. He accused it of “tarnishing the country’s democracy”. He also mentioned Kamala There are no real principles.

Thanks to Trump

Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was thanked.

“I want to thank Bobby, that was awesome,” Trump insisted. “He was a great man, respected by all.”

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At a press conference this Friday, Kennedy said that Trump had asked him to “put him in his administration.” The request occurred twice, the first a few days after the Republican assassination attempt; The second, at another meeting, weeks later.