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Will RFK Jr. exit the 2024 race? Major announcement expected Friday

Headline from Fox5 Atlanta, on the newest of 2 developments

If RFK Jr. drops out of the presidential race, there's wide speculation that he may throw his support behind Donald Trump.

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Aug 21, 2024
RFK Jr.’s impending exit is the first good news for Trump in a month
Headline from Christian Science Monitor ·
Aug 23, 2024Newest
Will RFK Jr. exit the 2024 race? Major announcement expected Friday
Headline from Fox5 Atlanta ·

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Rolling Stone
RFK Jr.'s VP Pick Says They Could Drop Out or Support Trump (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Aug 19, 2024
Rolling Stone's feed description
Robert Kennedy Jr. could end his campaign soon or “join forces” with Trump, according to his VP pick Nicole Shanahan.
NBC News
How RFK Jr.'s exit would help Trump, according to the polls (opens NBC News)
Published Aug 20, 2024
NBC News's feed description
Polls show that a Kennedy withdrawal would probably help Trump more than it hurts him. But if it does, it’s at the margins — though small margins have decided recent elections.
Legal Insurrection
RFK Jr Considering Exiting Race, Endorsing Trump (opens Legal Insurrection)
Published Aug 20, 2024
Legal Insurrection's feed description
According to The Washington Post, Kennedy's candidacy is currently hurting Trump more than Harris, so his exit from the race would be good news for Team Trump.
KTVZ Bend
RFK Jr. to ‘address the nation’ as he weighs whether to drop out and endorse Trump (opens KTVZ Bend)
Published Aug 20, 2024
KTVZ Bend's feed description
By Aaron Pellish, CNN (CNN) — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will make a speech in Phoenix on Friday, his campaign announced, as the independent presidential candidate considers whether to drop out of the race and endorse former President Donald Trump.
NBC New York
RFK Jr. plans to end his presidential campaign and endorse Trump, NBC News reports (opens NBC New York)
Published Aug 20, 2024
NBC New York's feed description
Without Kennedy, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are the only serious candidates left in the 2024 presidential race.
Newsweek
Trump "open" to RFK Jr. role as polls suggest dropping out hurts Harris (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 20, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate questioned whether they should "join forces with Donald Trump" in a recent interview.
Newsweek
How RFK Jr dropping out would affect Trump vs Harris in battleground states (opens Newsweek)
Published Aug 20, 2024
Newsweek's feed description
Donald Trump said he'd be "open" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. serving in his administration if he drops out of the presidential race.
NBC Chicago
RFK Jr. is planning to drop out of the 2024 presidential race and endorse Trump (opens NBC Chicago)
Published Aug 20, 2024
NBC Chicago's feed description
Sen. JD Vance of Ohio told NBC News in an interview Wednesday that "there's been a lot of communication back and forth" between Kennedy and his campaign
The New Republic
RFK Jr. Is Finally Going to Drop Out—and May Give Trump a Helping Hand (opens The New Republic)
Published Aug 20, 2024
The New Republic's feed description
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly planning to end his presidential campaign by the end of the week.
Triblive
RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid speculation he'll drop independent presidential bid and support Trump (opens Triblive)
Published Aug 20, 2024
Triblive's feed description
PHOENIX — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday “about the present historical moment and his path forward,” his campaign announced Wednesday, fueling growing speculation that Kennedy could drop out and support Republican nominee Donald Trump.
NBC10 Philadelphia
RFK Jr. plans to end presidential campaign, will endorse Trump over Harris (opens NBC10 Philadelphia)
Published Aug 20, 2024
NBC10 Philadelphia's feed description
Without Kennedy, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will be the only serious candidates left in the 2024 presidential race.
Washington Examiner
RFK Jr. lines up address about future: Speculation swirls he will drop out and endorse Trump (opens Washington Examiner)
Published Aug 20, 2024
Washington Examiner's feed description
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he would address the nation on Friday about the future of his campaign.
Blaze Media
RFK Jr.’s campaign considers dropping out of race to ‘join forces’ with Trump, says running mate (opens Blaze Media)
Published Aug 20, 2024
Blaze Media's feed description
Democratic Party slams Shanahan, calls RFK Jr. a ‘spoiler for Donald Trump.’
Christian Science Monitor
RFK Jr.’s impending exit is the first good news for Trump in a month (opens Christian Science Monitor)
Published Aug 21, 2024
Christian Science Monitor's feed description
Democrats spent over a year attacking Robert F. Kennedy Jr., worried he’d draw votes away from their nominee. Now, his exit may benefit Donald Trump, not Kamala Harris.
ABC 7 Los Angeles
RFK Jr. expected to drop out of race by end of week, plans to endorse Trump: Sources (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)
Published Aug 21, 2024
ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description
Robert Kennedy Jr. is planning to drop out of the presidential race by the end of this week, sources familiar with the decision tell ABC News.
ABC 7 Chicago
RFK Jr. expected to end campaign, in talks to endorse Trump | How it could impact presidential race (opens ABC 7 Chicago)
Published Aug 21, 2024
ABC 7 Chicago's feed description
ABC News' Rick Klein shares the potential impact of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropping out of the race.
Local News 8
RFK Jr. may be considering ending presidential campaign in favor of Trump (opens Local News 8)
Published Aug 21, 2024
Local News 8's feed description
RFK Jr. may be considering ending presidential campaign.
Blaze Media
WATCH: Trump Jr. responds to rumors that RFK Jr. will endorse Trump, join the administration (opens Blaze Media)
Published Aug 21, 2024
Blaze Media's feed description
In a recent interview, Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.’s running mate, said that their campaign faces a difficult decision — continue running and risk a Harris win, or drop out and endorse Trump. Yesterday, Don Jr., Donald Trump’s eldest son, joined Glenn Beck on “The Glenn Beck Program” to address the...
Forbes
Why RFK Jr.’s Exit From Race Probably Won’t Help Trump Very Much (opens Forbes)
Published Aug 21, 2024
Forbes's feed description
Polls show RFK Jr.’s support has tanked from about 17% in November to less than 5%.
The Washington Free Beacon
RFK Jr To Drop Out of Race by End of Week, ABC News Reports (opens The Washington Free Beacon)
Published Aug 21, 2024
The Washington Free Beacon's feed description
WASHINGTON (Reuters)—Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to drop out of the race by the end of the week and may endorse Republican former president Donald Trump, ABC News reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.
Townhall
How Would RFK Dropping Out and Endorsing Trump Impact the Race? (opens Townhall)
Published Aug 21, 2024
Truthout
Report: RFK Jr. Expected to End Presidential Bid and Endorse Trump (opens Truthout)
Published Aug 21, 2024
Truthout's feed description
It’s unclear how the anticipated suspension of Kennedy’s campaign and his endorsement of Trump will affect the race.
Rolling Stone
RFK Jr. Is Dropping Out and Endorsing Trump: Reports (opens Rolling Stone)
Published Aug 21, 2024
Rolling Stone's feed description
Robert Kennedy Jr.’s weird 2024 spoiler campaign is about to come to an end, as he will reportedly drop out and endorse Donald Trump this week.
Fox2 Detroit
RFK Jr. reportedly planning on dropping out of presidential race, supporting Trump (opens Fox2 Detroit)
Published Aug 21, 2024
Fox2 Detroit's feed description
RFK Jr.'s campaign announced the speech on Wednesday, fueling growing speculation that Kennedy could drop out and support Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
PoliticusUSA
RFK Jr. Is Reportedly Dropping Out And Endorsing Trump (opens PoliticusUSA)
Published Aug 21, 2024
PoliticusUSA's feed description
It is being reported that RFK Jr. is planning on dropping out of the presidential race and endorsing Donald Trump.

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