Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. reportedly reached out to Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign last week with a proposal: if he withdrew from the race and endorsed Harris, he sought a potential role in her administration, according to sources familiar with the matter. However, Harris rebuffed the offer, and no meeting between the two sides took place.
Kennedy’s team also attempted to connect with Ron Klain, former White House chief of staff under President Joe Biden, but those efforts did not yield results, the Washington Post reports.
Despite ongoing efforts to secure ballot access, organize campaign events, and engage in media appearances, Kennedy remains open to the idea of exiting the race if a significant opportunity arises. His campaign spokesperson, Stefanie Spear, stated that Kennedy is “willing to meet with leaders of both parties to discuss the possibility of a unity government.”
Democrats have been critical of Kennedy’s campaign from the outset, labeling him a “spoiler” and emphasizing his connections to GOP donor Timothy Mellon. The Democratic National Committee and allied super PACs have also challenged Kennedy’s ballot access in various states.
DNC spokesperson Matt Corridoni responded to the latest development, stating, “No one has any intention of negotiating with a MAGA-funded fringe candidate who has sought out a job with Donald Trump in exchange for an endorsement.”
According to the report, Kennedy also has had conversations with Republican nominee Donald Trump about a role in his administration.
