Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering ending his presidential run in the coming days, according to two sources familiar with his campaign, although he has yet to make a final decision.
On Wednesday, his campaign manager, Amaryllis Fox, sent an email to campaign staff thanking them for their contributions, and she informed them that he was considering suspending his campaign.
Kennedy’s campaign announced on its website that he plans to address the nation on Friday “about the current historic moment and his path forward.”
His running mate, Nicole Shanahan, told the “Impact Theory” podcast’s Tom Bilyeu in an interview published Tuesday that Kennedy was considering endorsing GOP nominee Donald Trump.
She expressed fear that RFK Jr. would “draw votes away from Trump” by staying in the race and instead raised the possibility that “we’re walking away from there right now and merging with” him.
Kennedy also recently approached Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign to try to discuss the possibility of serving in her administration, two sources familiar with the situation told CBS News, but Harris and her advisers did not agree to meet with him.
“No one intends to negotiate with a MAGA-funded fringe candidate who has sought a job with Donald Trump in exchange for an endorsement,” a Harris campaign source said.
In response to the possibility that Kennedy could end his presidential run, the Democratic National Committee issued a statement saying that “desperate men do desperate things.”
“RFK Jr. was recruited by MAGA, funded by MAGA, and sought out MAGA talking points. No one should be shocked if he formalizes his relationship in an effort to remain relevant,” said Mary Beth Cahill, senior adviser to the DNC.
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