Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate Nicole Shanahan said the Kennedy campaign is considering dropping out of the race and endorsing former President Donald Trump.
Aaron Pellish and Eva McKend, CNNRFK Jr.'s running mate Nicole Shanahan says the Kennedy campaign is considering dropping out of the 2024 election and endorsing Trump.Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
"The question is ... is the risk of a Harris-Walz presidency worth us staying in? And that's the question we have to ask ourselves right now," she said. "He's a brilliant guy. He's a very smart guy. I've known him for a very long time," the Republican presidential nominee told CNN's Kristen Holmes in an interview after a campaign stop in Michigan. "I didn't know he was thinking about getting out, but if he is thinking about getting out, certainly I'd be open to it."
He also downplayed the potential for backlash from Republicans for appointing Kennedy, who has taken a number of progressive positions. "I like smart people, and Republicans like me," Trump said.Judge rules against RFK Jr. in fight to be on New York's ballot, says he is not a state resident When asked for comment about Shanahan's remarks, the Kennedy campaign directed CNN to a social media post from Kennedy on Tuesday, which read in part, "As always, I am willing to talk with leaders of any political party to further the goals I have served for 40 years in my career and in this campaign."
"Definitely not in talks with Harris. Definitely never have brought up this idea of an endorsement with Harris. Definitely have never brought up a cabinet position with Harris," she said. "You know, that being said, we have offered to talk to everybody about what your policies are, who's going to be in your cabinet.
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