Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has removed himself from the presidential ballot in Maine after suspending his campaign and endorsing former President Donald Trump. Kennedy had until 5 p.m. Tuesday to request removal from the ballot, which was confirmed by the Maine Department of the Secretary of State. He initially entered the race as a Democrat but later ran as an independent, citing a departure from core values. Kennedy and former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard were added to Trump’s transition team earlier in the week.
Kennedy’s decision to endorse Trump was met with criticism from five of his siblings, who viewed it as a betrayal of their family’s values. In April, some of Kennedy’s family members had endorsed President Joe Biden, who is no longer running for reelection. Kennedy’s campaign suspension and subsequent removal from the ballot in Maine comes just days after his endorsement of Trump.
This development adds an interesting twist to the political landscape leading up to the Nov. 5 general election. With Kennedy out of the race in Maine and endorsing Trump, the dynamics of the presidential campaign have shifted once again. It remains to be seen how this will impact the election moving forward. Stay tuned for more updates as the election season progresses.
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