Robert Kennedy expected to end campaign Friday, in talks to endorse Trump

YEREVAN, AUGUST 22, ARMENPRESS. Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to suspend his campaign on Friday at an event in Arizona, CNN reported citing two sources familiar with the plans.

There are current talks between Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s team and Kennedy’s orbit for the independent candidate to endorse the former president and appear at Trump’s Phoenix-area rally that same night, the source told CNN.

The Republican nominee on Tuesday expressed openness to Kennedy playing a role in a future administration should he drop out and offer his endorsement.

“He’s a brilliant guy. He’s a very smart guy. I’ve known him for a very long time,” Trump told CNN’s Kristen Holmes. “I didn’t know he was thinking about getting out, but if he is thinking about getting out, certainly I’d be open to it."

In a statement on X, Kennedy, the nephew of the 35th U.S. President John F. Kennedy, wrote: "As always, I am willing to talk with leaders of any political party to further the goals I have served for 40 years in my career and in this campaign."