Coverage dated August 19, 2024 to August 26, 2024

Donald Trump will announce more Democratic supporters—RFK Jr.

Headline from Newsweek, from the development of Aug 25, 2024

Newest development Aug 27, 2024 · 4 reportsTrump once called RFK Jr. a 'Liberal Lunatic.' Now, Kennedy will help plan his 2nd term

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Sunday that he's "going to be campaigning actively" and teased future Democratic support for the former president.

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Developments in this update

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Aug 20, 2024
RFK Jr.'s campaign debates whether to drop out to boost Donald Trump's chances
Headline from Insider ·
Aug 23, 2024
RFK Jr. endorses Donald Trump
Headline from Voice of America ·
Aug 25, 2024Names this update
Donald Trump will announce more Democratic supporters—RFK Jr.
Headline from Newsweek ·
Aug 27, 2024Newest
Trump once called RFK Jr. a 'Liberal Lunatic.' Now, Kennedy will help plan his 2nd term
Headline from Insider ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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34 articles, oldest first.

Breitbart News
RFK Jr.'s Running Mate Admits Campaign Is Considering Joining Forces with Donald Trump (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 19, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, says their campaign is considering joining forces with Donald Trump.
Insider
RFK Jr.'s campaign debates whether to drop out to boost Donald Trump's chances (opens Insider)
Published Aug 19, 2024
Insider's feed description
Nicole Shanahan signaled that the campaign would rather see Donald Trump emerge victorious in November if Robert F. Kennedy Jr. can't do it.
Newsweek
Trump reacts to potential RFK Jr endorsement (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 21, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
It comes amid reports RFK Jr. intends to suspend his campaign on Friday and is planning to endorse former President Trump.
Newsweek
RFK Jr issues update amid Trump endorsement speculation (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 21, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
Kennedy said civil war could have broken out if an assassination attempt on Trump had been successful.
New York Post
Trump thanks RFK Jr for ‘very nice endorsement’: ‘Great guy’ (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 22, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Former President Donald Trump, while speaking at a restaurant in Las Vegas, thanked Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for his endorsement after the third-party candidate said he was suspending his campaign.
Fox News
Trump taunted over speculated RFK Jr endorsement: 'Weird as hell' (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 22, 2024
Fox News's feed description
The DNC is attacking Trump and Kennedy as "weird" ahead of a potential endorsement on Friday.
Breitbart News
Trump Thanks RFK for 'Nice Endorsement', Teases More to Come (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 22, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
Donald Trump thanked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Friday after the scion of the legendary family offered him a dynamic-shifting endorsement.
Slate Magazine
RFK Jr. Endorsement May Not Help Trump Beat the “Weird” Allegations (opens Slate Magazine)
Published Aug 22, 2024
Slate Magazine's feed description
The independent anti-vax presidential candidate is expected to announce he’s dropping out on Friday afternoon.
Independent Journal Review
RFK Jr’s Family Slams Trump Endorsement As ‘Betrayal’ (opens Independent Journal Review)
Published Aug 22, 2024
Independent Journal Review's feed description
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s family condemned his endorsement of former President Donald Trump in a joint statement on Friday. Kennedy
The Daily Caller
Pollsters Say RFK Jr. Endorsement ‘Could Have A Really Big Impact’ And ‘Help Trump’ (opens The Daily Caller)
Published Aug 22, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
Lee Carter and Carly Cooperman said that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s endorsement of Donald Trump could significantly boost his campaign.
The Boston Globe
‘A sad ending to a sad story’: Kennedy family slams RFK Jr.’s endorsement of Trump (opens The Boston Globe)
Published Aug 22, 2024
The Boston Globe's feed description
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who began his presidential campaign as a Democrat, said he decided to endorse Donald Trump after meeting with him last month in Florida.
Gizmodo
With Trump Endorsement, RFK Jr. Is Officially a Loser and Completely Full of Sh*t (opens Gizmodo)
Published Aug 22, 2024
Gizmodo's feed description
As RFK's tortured political campaign came to an appropriately lame conclusion, Kennedy revealed himself to be a total phony.
Breitbart News
RFK Jr. Revealed as Donald Trump's Special Guest at Arizona Rally (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 23, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
RFK Jr. was revealed to be former President Donald Trump's special guest at his packed rally in Glendale, Arizona, Friday night.
Voice of America
RFK Jr. endorses Donald Trump (opens Voice of America)
Published Aug 23, 2024
Voice of America's feed description
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his endorsement of former President Donald Trump, the Republican presidential nominee, on Friday. VOA's Carolyn Presutti reports from Glendale, Arizona, where the two politicians campaigned together for the first time.
Breitbart News
Hollywood Celebrities Turn Their Attacks on RFK After Trump Endorsement: 'He's Out of His F*cking Mind' (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 23, 2024
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Like a pack of attack dogs, Hollywood celebrities turned their attention to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., on Friday after he endorsed former President Donald Trump and blasted the Democratic party for having rigged its own primaries and undemocratically installed Kamala Harris as its nominee.
Newsweek
RFK Jr. could "cost" Donald Trump, ex-Bush official warns (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 23, 2024
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Scott Jennings warned Friday that a "lot of people" view Kennedy as "kind of a loony tune."
Breitbart News
Democrats Panic About RFK Jr. Endorsement of Trump (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 23, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
Democrats are panicking about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of former President Donald Trump, blasting out a press release.
Fox News
RFK Jr joins Trump on stage in battleground Arizona rally following endorsement (opens Fox News)
Published Aug 23, 2024
Fox News's feed description
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. joined former President Trump at his Arizona rally Friday evening after he suspended his campaign and threw his support behind the 45th president.
Washington Times
RFK Jr. fixes Donald Trump’s one weak spot (opens Washington Times)
Published Aug 23, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
Trump's one big weakness with some in the conservative camp was his COVID response. RFK's one big strength with most in the conservative camp was his COVID response. Their alliance is a meeting of mighty forces.
Newsweek
RFK Jr. "changes the narrative for Donald Trump": Political strategist (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 23, 2024
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Republican strategist Alex Castellanos said on Saturday that "Trump has run out of script" and that RFK Jr. will give him new campaign fodder.
RedState
RFK Jr.'s Endorsement Is an Opportunity for Donald Trump (opens RedState)
Published Aug 24, 2024
New York Post
RFK Jr. denies landing Trump administration position in exchange for endorsement (opens New York Post)
Published Aug 24, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. claims he was not guaranteed a gig in a potential Trump administration in exchange for his endorsement of The Donald and that the pair only made a “general commitment to work together.’’
Newsweek
Donald Trump will announce more Democratic supporters—RFK Jr. (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 24, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said on Sunday that he's "going to be campaigning actively" and teased future Democratic support for the former president.
Gopusa
RFK Jr. Responds to Family Members’ Criticism Over Trump Endorsement (opens Gopusa)
Published Aug 25, 2024
Gopusa's feed description
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Sunday responded to criticism from members of his family over his support for former President Donald Trump. Last week, Kennedy announced he would be suspending his presidential campaign but would remain on the ballot in states that wouldn’…
Breitbart News
RFK Jr: Trump to Announce Other Democrats Joining His Campaign (opens Breitbart News)
Published Aug 25, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
During this week's broadcast of FNC's "Fox News Sunday," now-former independent president candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said he anticipated more Democrats coming along to support Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump. | Clips

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