Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. suspends campaign, backs Trump for president
SUMMARY
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his campaign for the White House and endorsed former President Donald Trump. During a speech in Phoenix, Kennedy condemned the Democratic Party for its handling of the primary election, calling it a "sham" and accusing the party of "continual legal warfare" against both him and Trump. Kennedy announced plans to withdraw from ballots in swing states to avoid being a "spoiler" but will remain on ballots in solidly "red" and "blue" states. This move follows a growing rapport between Kennedy and Trump, particularly after an assassination attempt on Trump. Kennedy's decision ends his campaign, which started as a long-shot bid for the Democratic nomination and later shifted to an independent run. His campaign had seen declining poll numbers, with recent surveys showing him at just 6% support, and significant financial challenges, with $3.9 million in cash but $3.5 million in debt.
