Donald Trump Considers Bringing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. into His Administration if Elected, Provided RFK Jr. Halts His Independent Campaign
Donald Trump is reportedly considering a bold move: offering Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a position within his administration should he win the upcoming election—on one condition, though. The independent candidate must withdraw from the race and throw his support behind the Republican Party.
“I like and respect him; he’s a very smart guy. I’ve known him for quite a while. I’m not sure if he’s thinking about stepping out of the race, but if he is, I’m open to making space for him,” former President Donald Trump told CNN in an interview on August 20th in Michigan. The question arose regarding whether Trump would welcome RFK Jr. into his administration if the GOP triumphs this year.
RFK Jr. launched his presidential bid in April 2023 as a Democratic candidate before pivoting to run as an independent. As the son of former Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy, the 70-year-old has an extensive background in environmental law and has authored several books. However, he has also been a lightning rod for controversy due to his anti-vaccine stance and endorsement of unproven conspiracy theories.
Trump’s Conflicting Remarks on RFK Jr.: From Allegations to Potential Alliance
Donald Trump has been notably inconsistent in his comments regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the nephew of the late President John F. Kennedy. Back in April, Trump accused RFK Jr. of being a “far-left candidate planted by the Democrats” to assist President Joe Biden’s re-election bid. Yet, just a month prior, Trump had praised Kennedy’s nephew as a “great asset” to his MAGA (Make America Great Again) movement.
This time around, Trump hinted at the possibility of recruiting RFK Jr. for his administration, following media speculation that Kennedy might drop out of the presidential race, just over two months before the national vote. This speculation was sparked by comments from RFK Jr.’s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, who disclosed on a podcast on August 20th that Kennedy was considering ending his campaign to support Donald Trump in an effort to “minimize the risk” of Kamala Harris winning the presidency.
In his remarks to CNN, Trump expressed that he would “gladly accept” Kennedy’s endorsement. He also dismissed concerns about any potential backlash from the Republican Party if he were to appoint RFK Jr. to his administration, should he secure the presidency.
I love smart people, and the Republican Party loves me,” Trump stated confidently.
The former president added that his campaign strategy and messaging remain steadfast, despite the shifting dynamics of the race for the White House, which saw a significant turn when President Joe Biden announced his decision to withdraw from the race on July 21st.
