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Donald Trump Teases Potential Role for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in His Administration if He Drops Out and Endorses Him
Gateway Pundit ^ | 8-20-24 | Jim Hᴏft

Posted on 08/20/2024 7:28:29 PM PDT by bimboeruption

The Gateway Pundit previously reported that Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, revealed during an interview on the Impact Theory platform that they are seriously considering dropping out of the race and endorsing former President Donald Trump.

During her interview, Shanahan outlined two potential paths for their campaign: continuing to form a new party or joining forces with Trump to prevent a possible Kamala Harris and Tim Walz presidency. “If we draw votes away from Trump, it could spell disaster,” she warned.

Shanahan detailed the relentless challenges faced by the Kennedy campaign, claiming they were “banned, shadow-banned, kept off stages,” and targeted with legal actions designed to stifle their message. “They even planted insiders into our campaign,” she said.

On Tuesday, during his visit to Howell, Michigan, former President Donald Trump wasted no time in responding to the news, hailing Kennedy's decision as a significant boost for his campaign.

Reporter: Can I ask you about RFK? Just moments ago, his running mate said that they were considering endorsing you. Have you considered him for a role in the administration? And what role would that be?

Trump: Well, we haven't, but I would love that endorsement because I've always liked him.

Reporter: Would you also consider putting him in the administration?

Trump: You're asking me a very unusual question. I haven't been asked that question yet. I like him a lot. I respect him a lot. I probably would if something like that would happen.

WATCH:

Donald Trump responds when asked if he would consider Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for a role in his administration if he dropped out and endorsed him: “I like him a lot. I respect him a lot… I probably would, if something like that would happen.”

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— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) August 20, 2024

It can be recalled in July, former President Donald Trump reportedly met with independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to discuss a potential role in the administration. The meeting occurred in Wisconsin before Trump announced he had chosen J.D. Vance as his running mate.

Speaking to Mediaite, an unnamed source within the Kennedy campaign said the candidates had a “lengthy conversation” during which “there was some discussion over Bobby playing a future role in the [Trump] administration and what that role might be.”

“Trump was evaluating Bobby’s potential,” the source added.

The source told the outlet that Trump and Kennedy also discussed “unity as a nation” and “security issues” in the wake of Trump being shot in a failed assassination attempt at his Pennsylvania rally.


TOPICS: Government; Politics
KEYWORDS: hoftisafairy; kennedy; rfkjr; robertfkennedyjr; shanahan; trump
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To: boycott

Chuck Schumer warned Trump , “Let me tell you: You take on the intelligence community — they have six ways from Sunday at getting back at you,”


21 posted on 08/20/2024 8:54:00 PM PDT by griswold3 ( Robespierre and Pol Pot were “unburdened by what has been” Harris the "Year Zero" candidate)
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To: bimboeruption
Great with bears.


22 posted on 08/20/2024 8:55:52 PM PDT by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Kazan

>>>>I bet he’d immediately release the CIA files pertaining to the assassination of his uncle.<<<<

Yes, the American people have a right to know what happened.


23 posted on 08/20/2024 9:12:45 PM PDT by bimboeruption (“Less propaganda would be appreciated.” JimRob 12-2-2023)
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To: God luvs America

Kash Patel is rumored to be on the short list for CIA director.


24 posted on 08/20/2024 9:25:44 PM PDT by july4thfreedomfoundation (Disband and Defund the putrid FBI. America does not need an out of control Gestapo)
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To: Kazan
Head of the CIA, while superficially intriguing because of Kennedy's outspoken skepticism of the CIA in general and of its participation in the assassination of his uncle in particular, is the wrong job for the man.

Kennedy's roots are in the Democrat party and his instincts are for good government but perhaps for bigger good government. Therefore, he can be entrusted with a task of dismantling government but not with an agency that expands or applies the power of government.

In other words, he could be in charge of dismantling HHS or the education department but he should not be the Attorney General.

Channeled in the right direction, his instincts, his inherent tenacity and his commitment to a scientific method can be very productive but loosed with wide ranging power to reshape the world on behalf of climate change, for example, is too dangerous an option.


25 posted on 08/20/2024 9:38:58 PM PDT by nathanbedford (Attack, repeat, attack! - Bull Halsey)
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Why RFK Jr Being Kicked Off the Ballot is Bad News For Kamala Harris
newsweek ^ | Aug 13, 2024 | Sean O’Driscoll
Posted on 8/14/2024, 2:13:17 PM by ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas

A fight by Joe Biden allies to keep Robert F. Kennedy Jr. off the ballot could backfire on the Democratic presidential campaign by delivering more votes for Republican Donald Trump than Kamala Harris, according to some poll indications.

On Monday, a New York judge removed Kennedy from the New York ballot, saying this New York address is “a scam.” The lawsuit was organized by Clear Choice, a Democrat-aligned political action committee formed by supporters of President Biden’s bid for a second term in the White House.

Similar rulings to oust RFK could be won in 18 states including multiple battleground states, but this could prove damaging for Harris, now endorsed by Biden as his replacement presidential election candidate. One expert told Newsweek that Trump would benefit more than Harris if Kennedy is kept off the ballot in more of these states.

State and national polls show that when third party candidates are included, Kennedy Jr. is taking more votes from Trump than Kamala Harris three months ahead of the election.

“Trump has a real incentive to get Kennedy out of the race,” David B. Cohen, Professor of Political Science at the University of Akron in Ohio told Newsweek.

(Excerpt) Read more at newsweek.com ...


26 posted on 08/21/2024 1:30:08 AM PDT by Liz ( )
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To: God luvs America

Make him head of Secret Service.


27 posted on 08/21/2024 1:48:31 AM PDT by cnsmom
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To: cnsmom

First things first if I were Donald Trump, I would secretly make plans to introduce him at his next rally without anyone knowing about it. And hopefully RFK will speak to people about things that the Trump crowd wants to hear. It would be a jaw dropping moment in the political history of this election. If people are opposed to him, I can understand that, but sometimes you have to join forces with almost like thinking individuals.


28 posted on 08/21/2024 2:07:56 AM PDT by magua (It's not racism, it's just that thisBecause it’s being reported that a lot of this started in 2015.)
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To: magua

That will just give the CIA double the targets for the next few months.


29 posted on 08/21/2024 2:10:45 AM PDT by cnsmom
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To: magua

“sometimes you have to join forces with almost like thinking individuals.”

“The enemy of my enemy is my friend?”


30 posted on 08/21/2024 2:33:35 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (I'm voting for the convicted felon with the pierced ear. )
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To: Dan in Wichita

“not until he uncovers the truth about what happened to his uncle and father.”

Maybe he already has the truth via Trump, who does know. Maybe sharing that knowledge was part of the negotiations.


31 posted on 08/21/2024 2:34:51 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (I'm voting for the convicted felon with the pierced ear. )
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To: Georgia Girl 2

I was thinking that, too, i.e., Ambassador to the UN, or maybe Ireland.

I might be OK with him at NIH in Fauci’s old position. Clean out that rat’s nest.

Maybe a Deputy / hatchet man under Trump’s AG, tasked with annihilating the three-letter agencies, or at least firing everybody and re-staffing with patriots.

But definitely not a Cabinet leader.

His history with women is shameful and disgusting — but he’s a Kennedy so that’s no surprise.


32 posted on 08/21/2024 2:39:58 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (I'm voting for the convicted felon with the pierced ear. )
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To: one guy in new jersey

No; I think RFK has been a true believer in that cause forever, before wifey came on the scene.

“What man of reason would subscribe to that nonsense otherwise?”

Do we know for sure that he’s a man of reason? Unless he’s had a big come-to-Jesus moment, he’s a gun grabber, pro abortion. He was on the right side of history re vaccines, and that was long before WuFlu.

But if PDJT has to make a reasonable deal with the devil to win, I’m comfortable that — as long as he wouldn’t be setting major policy.


33 posted on 08/21/2024 2:45:26 AM PDT by MayflowerMadam (I'm voting for the convicted felon with the pierced ear. )
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To: bimboeruption

He’s a TROJAN HORSE!! BEWARE! HE IS CERTIFIABLE!!


34 posted on 08/21/2024 3:07:18 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: bimboeruption; All

Post/thread BUMP!


35 posted on 08/21/2024 5:33:06 AM PDT by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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To: bimboeruption

How about head of Fish and Wildlife? )))


36 posted on 08/21/2024 9:57:41 AM PDT by T. Rustin Noone (Igitur qui desiderat pacem, praeparet bellum)
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