RFK Jr. campaign looks at 2 options: Drop out or ‘join forces with Trump’

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is struggling both financially and in the polls. According to financial reports, the Kennedy campaign spent $7 million in July, but only railed $5.6 million. Now he’s left with just $3.9 million in the bank, and $3.5 million in debt.

Kennedy’s polling has also become an issue. Last November, Kennedy had about 16.7% support nationally, now he’s down to around 4.5%, according to Real Clear Politics poll averages.

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Polls appear to show his public image also declining, with the public having a favorable view of him until mid-May. Now, Kennedy’s approval rating is a net -7.4%.

He’s also fighting to appear on several state ballots. In New York, he’s appealing a judge’s ruling that kicked him off the ballot because of what the court called “a sham,” residency claim.

He’s also facing similar challenges in Georgia. Critics accuse RFK Jr. of trying to use fake addresses to secure his place on the ballot.

His inner circle even appears to be looking at an exit strategy, with his running mate, Nicole Shanahan, saying the campaign is looking at two options: Drop out of the race entirely, or “join forces” with former President Donald Trump.

Shanahan also stated that there is a third option, they may stay in the race and try to get more than 5% of the vote. That would all be in an attempt to establish themselves as a third-party alternative for the 2028 election.

Kennedy has not made a public campaign appearance since early July. In recent weeks, it has been reported that he’s sought positions in potential administrations.