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RFK Jr. Endorses Donald Trump, Suspends Campaign

2024/8/23
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his presidential campaign and endorsed Donald Trump. This decision has sparked controversy and raised questions about the impact on the election. Kennedy cited free speech, the war in Ukraine, and the "war on our children" as key reasons for his endorsement.
  • RFK Jr. was attracting voters from both major parties.
  • He blamed the media, Democratic Party, and others for his campaign's lack of success.
  • His endorsement of Trump may slightly benefit Trump in some battleground states.
  • Kennedy's family members expressed disapproval of his decision.

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., whose conspiracy-minded presidential campaign failed to gain traction with the American public, suspended his campaign Friday and endorse Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. That could be a boon for Democrats who have centered their message on what they see as Trump's fringe beliefs.This episode: national political correspondent Sarah McCammon, political reporter Stephen Fowler, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.*The podcast is produced by Casey Morell and Kelli Wessinger. Our editor is Eric McDaniel. Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi. **Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at *plus.npr.org/politics).Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices)NPR Privacy Policy)