Donald Trump has spoken out following RFK Jr.’s running mate’s statement that the Kennedy campaign is contemplating joining forces with the former president to prevent a Kamala Harris presidency.
According to CNN, Trump is willing to consider RFK Jr. for a role in his administration, on the condition that RFK Jr. withdraws and endorses him.
“I like him, and I respect him,” Trump told CNN’s Kristen Holmes from the campaign trail in Michigan.
“He’s a brilliant guy. He’s a very smart guy. I’ve known him for a very long time,” Trump added. “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.”
Trump’s comments came after Kennedy’s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, said on a podcast posted Tuesday that the Kennedy campaign is considering dropping out of the race and endorsing Trump. She described the decision as one intended to reduce “the risk” that Vice President Kamala Harris defeats Trump.
Trump said he would “love that endorsement, because I’ve always liked” Kennedy.
Asked if he would consider appointing Kennedy to a role in his administration if he wins in November, Trump said he “probably would.”
“I like him a lot. I respect him a lot,” Trump said. “I probably would, if something like that would happen. He’s a very different kind of a guy — a very smart guy. And, yeah, I would be honored by that endorsement, certainly.”
Polls consistently indicate that RFK Jr. pulls more votes from Trump than Harris.
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HARRIS is a COMMUNISST…….a DISGUSTING COMMUNIST……..as are ALL DEMONCRATS…….TOTALLY DISGUSTING…..
Yes, I agree that President Trump should give him a welcome. It is what we do. I wish I was able to find people who disagreed with me that would actually welcome my opinions. Even in Iowa it isn’t easy. It’s sad. But for these two to come together is awesome. I didn’t hear enough of this kind of attitude about this on faux tonight. Disappointing. But, I will say it!