The operating mate of impartial presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated they’re contemplating ending their marketing campaign and endorsing Donald Trump in a brand new interview launched Tuesday.
Nicole Shanahan told Tom Bilyeu’s “Impression Principle” podcast that they’re in a tricky spot for the time being and are mulling the way forward for their White Home bid, which is lower than three months out of the election.
Their marketing campaign has struggled financially and has didn’t garner a lot traction. Kennedy’s help stands at 4.9%, according to an average of national presidential polls compiled by FiveThirtyEight. In the meantime, a choose final week ruled that Kennedy shouldn’t seem on ballots in New York over falsely claiming he lived within the state in nominating petitions. He has appealed the choice.
Shanahan stated that whereas they “technically” nonetheless have an opportunity at profitable the election, the principle query they’re asking themselves is whether or not the chance of a win for Vice President Kamala Harris is price them staying within the race.
Shanahan defined that they’re presently exploring their choices, which embody presumably dropping out and backing Trump.
“One is staying in, forming that new social gathering however we run the chance of a Kamala Harris and [Tim] Walz presidency as a result of we draw votes from Trump or we draw someway extra votes from Trump,” she stated. “Or we stroll away proper now and be part of forces with Donald Trump, and we stroll away from that, and we clarify to our base why we’re making this choice.”
In an interview with CNN’s Kristen Holmes following his look at a marketing campaign occasion in Michigan, Trump stated he would “love” Kennedy’s endorsement, including that he’s “at all times appreciated him.”
Requested if he would think about asking Kennedy to serve in his administration, Trump signaled he can be open to the likelihood if Kennedy have been to drop out and again his presidential bid.
“You’re asking me a really uncommon query,” Trump stated. “I like him lots, I respect him lots. I most likely would if one thing like that will occur.”
Trump additionally dismissed the potential of Republicans balking on the prospect of Kennedy getting a Cupboard place given his previous help for progressive insurance policies.
“I like sensible individuals, and Republicans like me,” Trump stated.
Kennedy spoke to Trump about doubtlessly endorsing him in change for a task in his administration centered on well being and medical points final month, however the two didn’t instantly attain a deal, The Washington Publish reported.
Kennedy tried to safe the same assembly with Harris however the vp’s crew didn’t categorical curiosity in his provide, according to the Post.
Shanahan denied the stories about reaching out to Harris as “faux information.”
