Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that he is suspending his independent presidential campaign and will seek to remove his name from the ballot in key battleground states. Kennedy cited concerns that his continued presence in the race could inadvertently assist the Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, whom he does not wish to help.
While Kennedy’s campaign initially filed a court document in Pennsylvania stating that he was endorsing Donald Trump, a spokesperson later clarified that this filing was made in error and that Kennedy has not officially endorsed Trump. This announcement comes after Kennedy’s recent discussions with Trump and follows his earlier decision to leave the Democratic Party to run as an independent, which he described as a difficult and painful choice.
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Kennedy’s decision to suspend his campaign is seen as a significant move in the 2024 election landscape, as his candidacy had the potential to impact the outcome in closely contested states.
