RFK Jr. reportedly planning to drop out of presidential race, endorse Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is likely to end his independent presidential campaign and endorse Republican nominee Donald Trump, according to two sources familiar with the plans. NBC News.

Kennedy’s plans are expected to become clearer by the end of the week, with one of the announcements expected to be made by the end of the week. Sources said the two campaigns are discussing a joint appearance.

Kennedy said Wednesday he would give a campaign speech about his path forward, days after his running mate Nicole Shanahan said his campaign was weighing whether to stay in the race or drop out and support Trump.

Kennedy’s team said he will hold an event in Phoenix on Friday, the same day Trump hosts an event in Glendale, a Phoenix suburb.

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio), Trump’s running mate, He said “There was a lot of back and forth” with Kennedy, but Trump did not return a cabinet role to endorse Kennedy. On Tuesday, Trump said He said CNN He said he would be open to having Kennedy join his administration.

Kennedy’s campaign was fraught with challenges, including financial problems and being disqualified from running in New York.

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