August 23rd 2024.
After a rollercoaster of a campaign filled with unexpected twists and turns, Robert F Kennedy Jr, a 70-year-old independent candidate for the US presidency, has officially suspended his run and endorsed Republican nominee Donald Trump. Kennedy made the announcement during a passionate speech in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday afternoon.
Despite initially stating that he would not terminate his campaign, Kennedy clarified that he would be suspending it in order to avoid being a spoiler in the election. He assured his supporters that his name would still appear on most state ballots, with the exception of battleground states where he would withdraw in order to prevent splitting the votes.
Kennedy, who comes from a long line of Democrats, expressed his disappointment with the party and their tactics against him and Trump. He accused them of abandoning democracy and engaging in unjust legal warfare. He also noted that he had three main reasons for entering the race – reasons that ultimately led him to leave the Democratic Party and run as an independent.
Despite being open to speaking with Kennedy, Trump's running mate Kamala Harris declined to do so. This, along with indications that Kennedy's continued presence in the race would likely hand the election to the Democrats, led to his decision to endorse Trump.
Kennedy's campaign has been marked by some bizarre moments, including a revelation that he has a worm in his brain that caused cognitive problems. In a 2012 deposition for his divorce, Kennedy admitted to having short-term and long-term memory loss, which he later discovered was caused by a worm that had entered his brain and died. He also faced controversy when a photo of him holding an animal carcass surfaced, leading to false claims that he ate a dog. In reality, it was a goat.
More recently, a photo of Kennedy posing with a dead bear cub sparked outrage when he admitted to dumping it in Central Park in New York City. Despite these unusual incidents, Kennedy remained determined to pursue his campaign and bring attention to important issues.
Shortly after Kennedy's announcement, Trump publicly thanked him from a restaurant in Las Vegas, calling him a great guy who is respected by everyone. Trump also hinted at a special guest at his upcoming campaign rally in Arizona, but Kennedy did not confirm whether it would be himself.
In his speech, Kennedy also mentioned that Trump had asked him to join his administration after two recent meetings. While he did not reveal his response, it is clear that Kennedy has formed a strong relationship with the Republican nominee.
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