Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been making moves behind the scenes, attempting to secure a significant role in the government in exchange for stepping aside in the 2024 race. Reports indicate that Kennedy reached out to Vice President Kamala Harris, proposing to withdraw from the race and throw his support behind her in return for a Cabinet position, as reported by Fox News.
This bid comes on the heels of a New York judge ruling that Kennedy’s name should not appear on the state’s ballot, dealing a severe blow to his already slim chances. Undeterred, Kennedy reportedly sought a meeting with Harris through intermediaries, hoping to negotiate his way into a potential future role within her administration. However, Harris and her campaign have shown no interest in entertaining such a proposal.
This isn’t the first time Kennedy has tried to broker a deal with a major political figure. Just last month, he reportedly made a similar pitch to former President Donald Trump at a convention in Milwaukee. That effort also ended without an agreement, leaving Kennedy to continue his campaign solo, despite his dwindling prospects.
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Kennedy, who has been seen as one of the most disruptive independent candidates in recent memory, appears to be seeking a way to maintain his influence in American politics. While he remains on the campaign trail, giving interviews and making media appearances, the door remains open for a possible alliance with either Harris or Trump—if they’re willing to embrace his vision for the country.
In a recent interview with the Washington Post, Kennedy emphasized the importance of dialogue, saying, “From the beginning of this campaign, we were saying people should be talking to each other. That is the only way of unifying the country.” He also hinted that Harris’s reluctance to meet with him could be a strategic error for the Democrats.
Despite these overtures, Kennedy took to social media to clarify his stance, making it clear that he has no intention of endorsing Harris. “VP Harris’s Democratic Party would be unrecognizable to my father and uncle and I cannot reconcile it with my values,” Kennedy posted on X. “I have no plans to endorse Kamala Harris for President. I do have a plan to defeat her.”
VP Harris’s Democratic Party would be unrecognizable to my father and uncle and I cannot reconcile it with my values.
The Democratic Party of RFK and JFK was the party of civil liberties and free speech. VP Harris‘s is the party of censorship, lockdowns, and medical coercion.…
— Robert F. Kennedy Jr (@RobertKennedyJr) August 15, 2024
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Meanwhile, speculation is swirling that Kennedy might be angling for a deal with Trump’s camp instead. Sources close to Trump’s campaign, speaking anonymously, suggested that discussions have been ongoing between Kennedy’s team and Trump’s advisers. However, no formal agreement has been reached, and both campaigns have been tight-lipped about the possibility of such a partnership.
Kennedy’s relationship with the Democratic Party remains strained, with the candidate noting that his only contact with the DNC has been through legal battles aimed at curbing his independent run. As the 2024 election approaches, it remains to be seen whether Kennedy will continue his lone campaign or align himself with a major candidate to stay in the political spotlight.
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If RFK were to support Kamala Harris, it would totally destroy his credibility. Were he to make a deal with Donald trump, this would be more in line with his principles. But such an alliance would water down much of his intention.