RFK Jr reveals twist in suspending his campaign and endorsing Donald Trump in 2024 race

Robert F Kennedy Jr emphasized that his name will remain on the ballots in traditionally red or blue states
PUBLISHED AUG 23, 2024
Robert F Kennedy Jr has declared his endorsement for Donald Trump in the 2024 race (Getty Images)
Robert F Kennedy Jr has declared his endorsement for Donald Trump in the 2024 race (Getty Images)

PHOENIX, ARIZONA: Robert F Kennedy Jr announced on Friday, August 23, that he was suspending his campaign but with an unexpected twist.

While Kennedy urged his supporters in 10 critical swing states to back Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, he emphasized that his name will remain on the ballots in traditionally red or blue states.

RFK Jr's strategic withdrawal

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 12: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights H
Robert F Kennedy Jr has suspended his election campaign (Getty Images) 

Addressing a crowd in Phoenix, Arizona, Kennedy Jr clarified that his decision was not a complete termination of his campaign.

"I would like everyone to know that I am not terminating my campaign, I am simply suspending it and not ending it," he said.

"My name will remain on the ballot in most states," Kennedy Jr added, according to The Hill.

He expressed concern that staying in the race in key battleground states could inadvertently aid the Democratic Party with which he has significant disagreements on "existential issues."

RFK Jr's contentious campaign journey

Robert F Kennedy Jr's announcement marks the latest chapter in a tumultous 16-month campaign that has sparked several controversies and introduced unexpected elements into the political discourse, ranging from bizarre statements to controversial claims.

In his Phoenix speech, Kennedy Jr unleashed a scathing critique of the Democratic Party, accusing it of "canceling the primary to conceal the cognitive decline of the sitting president."

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - AUGUST 23: Former Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivers remarks at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel on August 23, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. Kennedy announced that he was suspending his presidential campaign and supporting Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump. (Photo by Rebecca Noble/Getty Images)
Robert F Kennedy Jr revealed he is supporting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in the 2024 race (Getty Images)

"I began this journey as a Democrat, the party of my father, my uncle, the party I pledged my allegiance to long before I was old enough to vote," he told the crowd.

He then claimed that the Democrats "ran a sham primary that was rigged to prevent any serious challenge to President Trump."

RFK Jr's decision to end the bid in key battleground states

Robert F Kennedy Jr revealed the reason behind his withdrawing from the 2024 race in 10 swing states.

“In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory in the face of this relentless, systematic censorship and media control,” the anti-vaccine activist said.

“So I cannot in good conscience ask my staff and volunteers to keep working their long hours, or ask my donor to keep giving when I cannot honestly, tell them, that I have a real path to the White House," he noted.

“In those meetings, he suggested that we join forces as a unity party,” Kennedy Jr said of his conversation with Trump. 

Internet divided over RFK Jr's decision to suspend his campaign

As Robert F Kennedy Jr announced the suspension of his campaign and plans to endorse Donald Trump, netizens doubled down on the his decision.

One user on X wrote, "What he did hurt the system because he used the independent face to do this." Another tweeted, "Trump and RFK JR powers combined can help save this country. It's a beautiful thing to witness!!!"



 



 

"This is a great day for the Right. Right after the DNC and the Kamala Harris honeymoon, RFK destroys them. Love it," a netizen opined. Someone commented, "RFK Jr isn’t important he’s a deeply unserious candidate."



 



 

"Country over personal ambitions. That’s a good man," an individual penned. Another remarked, "We can Make America Healthy Again by getting rid of Trumpism and crazy RFK Jr."



 



 

This article contains remarks made on the Internet by individual people and organizations. MEAWW cannot confirm them independently and does not support claims or opinions being made online.

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