Top Kennedy staffer steps down from role citing 'hateful and divisive atmosphere'

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A top advisor to independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said she is stepping down from her role, citing an "increasingly hateful and divisive atmosphere."

Angela Stanton King, a former Trump supporter and Republican House candidate who served as Kennedy's advisor for Black outreach since joining the campaign last year, announced her decision in a post on X late Tuesday.

"After much reflection, I've decided to step away from the political theatre. The increasingly hateful and divisive atmosphere no longer aligns with my values," Stanton King wrote.

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"I will continue to advise RFK, Jr. on key community issues. Now, it's time for me to pursue peace and fully dedicate myself to my nonprofit work, supporting pregnant women and returning citizens. This new chapter excites me, as I focus on making a tangible difference where it's needed most," she added.

It is unclear whether Stanton King was referencing the "atmosphere" of the Kennedy campaign when announcing her intention to step down, and a spokesperson for Kennedy did not respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Other news outlets reported that Stanton King left the campaign, which appeared to prompt a