### Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Recent Insights on His Exit from the Presidential Race and Support for Trump
In a noteworthy interview, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. elaborated on his discussions with former President Donald Trump, marking his first public remarks since he endorsed Trump and withdrew from the presidential contest.
During an exclusive segment on “Fox News Sunday” hosted by Shannon Bream, Kennedy expressed that his attempts to build momentum for his campaign were severely hindered by what he termed “media censorship.”
He stated, “It became clear to me that there was no viable route to victory.” Reflecting on his campaign’s media exposure, he noted the stark contrast between himself and previous candidates: “Ross Perot had 34 appearances in ten months during his run. In my case, there were only two over sixteen months; effectively, I was shut out of network coverage and debates.”
### Announcement of Candidacy Withdrawal
Kennedy officially suspended his bid for the presidency late last week at a press conference held in Phoenix, Arizona. He criticized the Democratic Party for engaging in “constant legal battles against both President Trump and myself,” accusing them of orchestrating a “fake” primary election process that denied him a fair opportunity to compete for the presidency.
Following this development, many political analysts have been analyzing how Kennedy’s withdrawal might influence the electoral dynamics between Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
#### Poll Insights Following Withdrawal
CNN anchor Erin Burnett highlighted recent data from a New York Times/Siena College poll revealing that Kennedy garnered 6% support among voters in Arizona and Nevada while capturing 5% in states like Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania during earlier polls aired last Friday.
### The Nature of Kennedy’s Engagement with Trump
In discussing their relationship post-endorsement, Kennedy shared that he had remained in contact with Trump throughout his campaign journey—indicating they spoke just hours following July’s assassination attempt against Trump.
“He proposed forming a unity government,” revealed Kennedy. “We acknowledged our differences but recognized how crucial these topics are as means to unify our nation.” Key issues outlined included ending tensions related to Ukraine, combatting censorship practices in media outlets, as well as enhancing children’s health initiatives.
Kennedy’s newfound alliance with Trump has led commentators to speculate about what role he could potentially play should Trump’s re-election efforts succeed.
#### Background of His Presidential Pursuit
Initially embarking on this political journey as a Democratic challenger against President Biden—who previously exited the race—Kennedy later pivoted toward an independent candidacy after encountering substantial resistance from party leaders throughout.
His endorsement of Donald Trump shifted attention away from ongoing narratives surrounding Kamala Harris who recently accepted her nomination at this year’s Democratic National Convention amidst heightened scrutiny regarding Biden’s withdrawal just prior to it taking place.
Report contributed by Fox News’ Jeffrey Clark.
