RFK Jr. May Drop Out And Support Trump — And People Have Thoughts

Independent presidential candidate (and confirmed bear carcass hider)Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly considering ending his campaign and says he will speak Friday about “his path forward.”

Observers are now predicting RFK Jr. will drop out in order to endorse Donald Trump, a possibility hinted at on Tuesday by Kennedy’s running mate, Nicole Shanahan.

Only 3% of voters now support Kennedy, according toan Economist/YouGov poll out Tuesday. But if the vaccine skeptic’s backers follow him to Trump, that could give the beleaguered GOP candidate a shot in the arm and help him close the margin of victory.

Earlier, Kennedy had reportedly reached out to both the Trump and Harris campaigns hoping to work out a deal where he would offer his endorsement in exchange for a cabinet position.

The Harris campaign never responded to Kennedy’s outreach, but Trump did, based on a recording of his call with Kennedy leaked last month.

Now Kennedy is scheduled to give a speech in Phoenix on Friday, shortly before Trump holds a rally in nearby Glendale, Ariz. Kennedy’s spokesperson declined to tell the Associated Press whether Kennedy has decided to drop out or why he’s set to speak in Arizona.

Some commenters online liked the idea of him joining the Trump team, and wondered about what role he might play in a Trump administration.

Others were more skeptical.

Some just engaged in mockery.