Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is responding to rumors that he offered to endorse former President Donald Trump in exchange for some quid pro quo, possibly an appointment in a second administration if the Republican wins in November. Posting on X, the notable vaccine skeptic dispelled allegations that he would end his campaign before November, telling his 3.1 million followers that he’s “in it to win it.”
“I’m in it to win it. I lead in popularity and independents are now the largest voting bloc. Momentum is shifting in my favor as I close in on ballot access in all 50 states. I look forward to challenging President Trump and the DNC nominee at the next debate. #AmericaStrong ,” wrote RFK in response to a Students for Trump representative reporting that he was beginning to cancel multiple campaign events.
A delicate dance between RFK and Trump has gone on for the better part of the year, with each offering cautious praise of the other while cautioning that they are still far apart on major issues, including abortion and Wall Street regulations. ABC News previously reported that the two met privately during last week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee where the idea of a position in Trump’s administration was brought up. One source said that a possible appointment may relate to overseeing the federal government’s Health and Human Services Administration, a behemoth agency that oversees more than $100 billion in annual spending. The position is notable because of RFK’s prominence as a vaccine skeptic and frequent critic of former presidential advisor Dr. Anthony Fauci. […]
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