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RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid and backs Donald Trump before appearing with him at his rally

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he is suspending his independent presidential bid and is backing Donald Trump. Hours later, Kennedy joined Trump onstage at an Arizona rally, where the crowd

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  1. Members of the Kennedy family denounce RFK Jr.'s decision to endorse Trump

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  2. Newest

    RFK Jr. suspends his presidential bid and backs Donald Trump before appearing with him at his rally

    Headline from KVOA Tucson ·

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77 articles, oldest first.

  1. New York Post

    RFK Jr. to suspend campaign after month of talks with Trump allies, snub by Democrats (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The Trump team is hoping Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will endorse the former president at his event in Arizona on Friday where he will announce a "suspension."

  2. KVIA El Paso

    RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    CNN By Aaron Pellish and Edward-Isaac Dovere, CNN (CNN) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced at a news conference in Phoenix Friday that he is suspending his presidential campaign.

  3. FOX 35 Orlando

    RFK Jr. suspends 2024 campaign; will support Donald Trump (opens FOX 35 Orlando)

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    FOX 35 Orlando's feed description

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his decision to suspend his presidential campaign during a speech to t he nation on Friday.

  4. NBC Chicago

    RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign and endorses Donald Trump in court filing (opens NBC Chicago)

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    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign told a Pennsylvania court that he will be endorsing former President Donald Trump, ahead of his own announcement that he would...

  5. GBH News

    Endorsing Trump, RFK Jr. suspends his presidential campaign (opens GBH News)

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    GBH News's feed description

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. launched his longshot bid in Boston and was rebuffed by other members of the famous political family.

  6. Roll Call

    After airing grievances, RFK Jr. suspends campaign, endorses Trump (opens Roll Call)

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    Roll Call's feed description

    Longshot presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorsed Donald Trump on Friday as he suspended his bid for the White House.

  7. NBC News

    Members of the Kennedy family denounce RFK Jr.'s decision to endorse Trump (opens NBC News)

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    WASHINGTON — Multiple members of the Kennedy family denounced Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s decision to endorse former President Donald Trump, calling the move a "betrayal."

  8. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    RFK Jr suspends presidential campaign, endorses Trump | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    WASHINGTON >> Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said today he would suspend his campaign, and endorse Republican Donald Trump, likely ending a presidential bid that he began as a Democrat trading on one of the most famous names in American politics.

  9. Fox News

    Trump thanks RFK Jr for endorsement after third-party candidate suspends his campaign: 'Very nice' (opens Fox News)

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    Former President Trump thanked RFK Jr. on Friday for his support after the former Democrat said in a news conference earlier that he was suspending his campaign and endorsing Trump.

  10. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    RFK Jr. suspends presidential campaign and endorses Trump (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description

    Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced at a news conference in Phoenix Friday that he is suspending his campaign and endorsing Trump.

  11. Bowling Green Daily News

    The Latest: RFK Jr. suspends his campaign and backs Trump (opens Bowling Green Daily News)

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    Bowling Green Daily News's feed description

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has announced he is suspending, not ending, his campaign for president and will seek to remove his name from the ballot in battleground states because he

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  13. CBS News

    RFK Jr. endorses Trump and suspends presidential campaign (opens CBS News)

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    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a court filing he would endorse GOP nominee Donald Trump.

  14. Deseret News

    RFK Jr. suspends 2024 campaign and endorses Trump (opens Deseret News)

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    Deseret News's feed description

    Here's what the latest court filing from the Kennedy camapign says.

  15. The Guardian

    RFK Jr voters on ‘frustrating’ suspension of campaign: ‘He’s playing politics’ (opens The Guardian)

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    Kennedy supporters bitterly disappointed as independent props up two-party system by endorsing Donald Trump

  16. Washington Times

    RFK Jr. suspends campaign, throws support behind Trump (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced on Friday that he was suspending his campaign for the White House and backing former President Donald Trump.

  17. New York Post

    RFK Jr. to endorse Trump after he officially suspends 2024 campaign (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House.

  18. Washington Examiner

    RFK Jr. slams Democrats as he suspends campaign and endorses Trump (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign indicated he will endorse former President Donald Trump ahead of a press conference.

  19. The Daily Signal

    BREAKING: RFK Suspends His Campaign, Endorses Trump (opens The Daily Signal)

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    The Daily Signal's feed description

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on Friday, endorsing Republican nominee Donald Trump.

  20. ABC 7 San Francisco

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he's suspending campaign; court filing says he's endorsing Trump (opens ABC 7 San Francisco)

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    There was an RFK Jr. announcement Friday. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he's suspending his campaign. A court filing said he's endorsing Trump.

  21. Breitbart News

    'Betrayal': RFK's Family Slams Decision to Endorse Trump (opens Breitbart News)

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    The family of former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ripped his decision to endorse former President Donald Trump on Friday.

  22. Forbes

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Endorses Donald Trump And Suspends Campaign (opens Forbes)

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    RFK Jr. was expected to drop out of the race amid polling struggles and legal obstacles preventing him from getting his name on some state ballots.

  23. Deutsche Welle

    US election: RFK Jr suspends presidential campaign – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed supporters in a speech, endorsing Donald Trump. The candidate, who hails from a once Democratic political dynasty, is reportedly seeking a post in a Trump administration.

  24. Insider

    RFK Jr. suspends 2024 campaign, throws support behind Trump (opens Insider)

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    Insider's feed description

    The controversial Kennedy family scion and environmental lawyer ended his long-shot presidential bid.

  25. IVN

    RFK Jr Suspends Campaign; Criticizes DNC's 'Legal Warfare' Against Him and Trump (opens IVN)

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    IVN's feed description

    Confirming speculating ahead of a press event Friday, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr announced he was suspending his campaign.

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