Multiple sources have told ABC News that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to endorse Donald Trump for president at a live press conference on Friday at 2 p.m. ET in the battleground state of Arizona:
However, when asked directly by ABC, Kennedy would not confirm or deny that. (RELATED: RFK Jr. Reportedly Dropping Out Of Presidential Race – What's Next?)
“We are not talking about any of that,” he said.
Sources cautioned the decision is not yet finalized and could still change, with one source adding that Kennedy's hope is, in part, to finalize things quickly in order to try to blunt momentum from the Democratic National Convention.
One possible scenario being discussed is for Kennedy to appear on stage with Trump at an event in Phoenix on Friday, though the sources cautioned that Kennedy's thinking could always change and sources close to Trump say no plan for Friday is finalized.
Kennedy's campaign manager, Amaryllis Fox, emailed senior staff on Wednesday morning thanking them for their hard work — but indicated a decision on the way forward had not been made, a source familiar with the email told ABC News.
“There are a couple potential paths forward, not only two, and I can bear witness to the care, examination that Bobby has invested in the consideration of each,” Fox wrote, according to the source.
A Kennedy campaign spokesperson revealed earlier Wednesday that the independent candidate would discuss the “present historical moment” and “his path forward.”
The Trump campaign has not responded to requests for comment.
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I wouldn’t call that massive. Jr. is a minor player at best.
But consider this: the polls indicate a very close race. In most swing states, Kamala and Trump are essentially tied. If Jr. has, let’s say, 5% support in Arizona, his withdrawal and Trump gaining an additional 3% of the vote could make all the difference.