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RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid speculation he'll drop independent presidential bid and support Trump

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The move would have once seemed unthinkable for Kennedy, a Democrat for most of his life and a member of a beloved Democratic dynasty.

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  1. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    RFK Jr. said to mull joining up with Trump | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering ending his campaign to join forces with Republican rival Donald Trump, Kennedy’s running mate said in an interview posted online today.

  2. Beatrice Daily Sun

    RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid speculation he'll drop independent presidential bid and support Trump (opens Beatrice Daily Sun)

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    The move would have once seemed unthinkable for Kennedy, a Democrat for most of his life and a member of a beloved Democratic dynasty.

  3. WDIO Duluth

    RFK Jr. to speak Friday, fueling speculation he could drop out and support Trump (opens WDIO Duluth)

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    Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday “about the present historical moment and his path forward." His campaign announced the speech on Wednesday, fueling growing speculation that Kennedy could drop out and support Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.

  4. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Speculation grows that RFK Jr. could drop out, throw support to Trump (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday “about the present historical moment and his path forward,” his campaign announced Wednesday.

  5. Forbes

    RFK Jr. Will Speak About ‘Path Forward’ Friday Amid Talk Of Joining Trump (opens Forbes)

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    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced he’ll speak about his future Friday as rumors of him dropping out of the race and endorsing Donald Trump swirl.

  6. New Hampshire Union Leader

    RFK Jr said to weigh dropping US presidential bid to join up with Trump (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering ending his campaign to join forces with Republican rival Donald Trump, Kennedy’s running mate said in an interview posted online on

  7. AL.com

    RFK Jr. may drop out of race and endorse Trump: Announcement coming Friday (opens AL.com)

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    Kennedy will give a speech in Phoenix, hours before Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in neighboring Glendale.

  8. WHDH Boston

    RFK Jr. to ‘address the nation’ as he weighs whether to drop out and endorse Trump - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    (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

  9. West Hawaii Today

    RFK Jr to weigh dropping US presidential bid to join forces with Trump (opens West Hawaii Today)

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    (Reuters) — Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is considering ending his campaign to join forces with Republican rival Donald Trump, Kennedy’s running mate said in an interview posted online on Tuesday.

  10. Portland Press Herald

    RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid speculation he’ll drop presidential bid, support Trump (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Kennedy's running mate openly discussed the possibility this week, saying the campaign was considering a move to 'join forces' with Trump in an attempt to beat Kamala Harris.

  11. MyNorthwest

    RFK Jr. to speak Friday amid buzz he'll leave race, support Trump (opens MyNorthwest)

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    Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday "about the present historical moment and his path forward."

  12. WHDH Boston

    RFK Jr. to speak Friday, fueling speculation he could drop out and support Trump - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    PHOENIX (AP) — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak Friday “about the present historical moment and his path forward,” his campaign announced

  13. Arizona Daily Independent

    RFK Jr. To Make Announcement In Phoenix Amid Trump Endorsement Rumors (opens Arizona Daily Independent)

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    By Madeline Armstrong Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said Wednesday that he will be making an announcement Friday morning about the future of his independent presidential candidacy in Phoenix, ahead of a former President Donald Trump’s rally scheduled to take place in Glendale later that day.

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