In a speech, he vigorously criticized the Democratic Party and justified his decision by citing freedom of expression and the war in Ukraine.
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An expected decision. The independent candidate for the American presidential election, Robert F. Kennedy Junior, heir to the famous political dynasty, announced on Friday August 23 “suspend” his campaign and support Republican candidate Donald Trump against Democrat Kamala Harris.
RFK Jr., considered eccentric by most of the Kennedy clan, vigorously criticized the Democratic Party in a speech, citing three causes, including freedom of expression and the war in Ukraine, for its decision to “present as independent and now bring [son] support for President Trump”“I’m simply suspending my campaign,” he said, specifying that his name would remain on the ballot except in about ten states where the election will be decided.
RFK Jr., 70, an environmental lawyer, is known for his vaccine-skeptical positions and for spreading conspiracy theories. The heir to the famous American dynasty is credited with between 4 and 5% of voting intentions. In an election that promises to be very close between Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, the vote of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supporters could prove decisive in the few undecided states.
