Earlier reports this week were correct that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was nearing the end of his campaign for the White House. Much of the talk was spurned on by Nicole Shanahan, Kennedy’s vice presidential running mate, when she expressed a possibility that RFK Jr. might soon drop out and endorse Donald Trump. Days after her remark, the campaign released details on an impending announcement taking place in Arizona to coincide with a visit to the state by former President Trump.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. To Address the Nation in Phoenix, Arizona
Time: 2:45 pm ET (1:45 pm CT, 12:45 pm MT, 11:45 am PT, 11:45 am Phoenix time)
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As Axios reports, the setting in Arizona could be coincidental but it could also be meaningful for several reasons:
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appears likely to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, and he could formally announce the decision Friday in Arizona — a state famed for its independent voters.
Why it matters: If Kennedy exits the race, he’s widely expected to endorse former President Trump, who is also hosting an event in Phoenix on Friday.
State of play: Kennedy’s running mate Nicole Shanahan said Tuesday the campaign is considering joining forces with the Trump ticket.
- On Wednesday, the Kennedy campaign announced he would address the nation Friday from Phoenix “about the present historical moment and his path forward.”
Zoom in: Independents make up roughly one-third of Arizona’s electorate and outnumber registered Democrats statewide.
We should know soon enough as RFK Jr. is set to speak Friday afternoon and potentially change the trajectory of the race yet again.
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