This reaction comes in the wake of Robert F Kennedy Jr’s announcement on Friday that he was suspending his presidential campaign and endorsing Donald Trump. During the press conference, Kennedy Jr acknowledged the difficulty of his decision, saying, “In my heart, I no longer believe that I have a realistic path to electoral victory.”
Despite their differing views, Kennedy Jr. highlighted areas of common ground with Trump, particularly regarding the health of America’s children and environmental concerns. “Our children are the unhealthiest, sickest in the world. Don’t you want healthy children? Don’t you want the chemicals out of our food?” he asked, noting that Trump shared these concerns.

Kennedy Jr’s endorsement has been met with strong opposition from his family. A statement released by his relatives described the endorsement as a “betrayal” and criticized the alliance with Trump as “a sad ending to a sad story.” Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of former President John F Kennedy, took to social media, accusing RFK Jr. of being “for sale” and aligning with Trump for personal gain.
The endorsement marks a significant shift in Kennedy Jr’s political journey, which began with his candidacy for the Democratic nomination before transitioning to an independent run. His campaign has been marred by controversy, including accusations of amplifying conspiracy theories, particularly regarding Covid-19. Despite suspending his campaign, Kennedy Jr will remain on the ballot in some states.