Robert F. Kennedy Jr. halts campaign but fails to meet Nevada deadline to be removed from ballot

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his third-party presidential campaign and endorsed former President Donald Trump, with the intention to remove his name from battleground states where he could act as a spoiler. However, in Nevada, the deadline to withdraw from the ballot has passed, meaning his name will remain on November’s ballot. The Trump campaign believes that Kennedy’s endorsement will benefit Trump the most in Nevada, with a memo suggesting Trump could gain about 28,000 votes from Kennedy supporters. However, a pollster suggests that the impact nationally may be marginal. Kennedy’s campaign has been marred by scandals, including accusations of sexual assault and disturbing behavior. In response to his endorsement of Trump, five of his siblings released a statement expressing disappointment and labeling it a betrayal of their family’s values. Trump thanked Kennedy for his endorsement during a campaign stop in Las Vegas. Despite the controversy surrounding Kennedy’s campaign, his decision to endorse Trump may have a significant impact on the upcoming election in Nevada.

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