In his first interview since exiting the presidential race and endorsing Republican nominee Donald Trump, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. revealed more details about his discussions with Trump, Fox News reports.
Kennedy explained that his campaign struggled to gain traction due to what he described as “censorship” from the media.
“I realized I did not have a path to victory,” Kennedy said.
He stressed a significant difference in media exposure, comparing his own experience to that of Ross Perot, who had 34 appearances on networks during his ten-month campaign. In contrast, Kennedy noted he had only two appearances in 16 months.
“I was blocked out of the networks and out of the debates. I had no path to victory,” he said.
Kennedy revealed that Trump had frequently reached out to his campaign, including a conversation just hours after the July assassination attempt against the former president. During these discussions, Trump invited Kennedy to form a “unity government.”
“We agreed that we’d be able to continue to criticize each other on the issues where we don’t agree, but these issues are so important and are a way of unifying the country,” Kennedy explained.
Among these key issues are ending the Ukraine war, combating censorship, and promoting children’s health.
Kennedy officially withdrew from the presidential race late last week, declaring during a news conference in Phoenix, Arizona, that the Democratic Party was engaged in “continual legal warfare” against both Trump and himself. He condemned the party for running “a sham” primary election that he claimed hindered his chances of competing fairly for the White House.
Political analysts are now assessing the implications of Kennedy’s exit on the battle between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. CNN host Erin Burnett referenced a recent New York Times/Siena College poll indicating Kennedy’s support at 6% in Arizona and Nevada, and 5% in Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania. His endorsement of Trump has sparked speculation about his potential role in a future Trump administration should the former president win the election in November.
Kennedy, the nephew of President John F. Kennedy and son of Senator Robert F. Kennedy, initially launched his presidential bid as a Democrat challenging President Joe Biden. However, after difficulties within the party, he sought an independent run instead.
