RFK Jr. suspends his presidential campaign and endorses Trump after Harris accepts nomination at DNC

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. suspended his White House bid. The independent candidate has announced he's endorsing former President Trump, in what will be a boost for the Trump campaign in a tight race.
Now that the DNC is over, Vice President Harris and the Democrats are trying to harness this week's energy to win over undecided voters and tip the scales in swing states. But she's facing criticism for not getting more specific about what policies she would pursue as President.
NBC News' Dasha Burns, Gabe Gutierrez and Peter Alexander report.
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#RFKJr #Trump #Harris

[@chriskeith5742]

Going to put my support behind Trump.

[@imrael496]

Me too.

[@cantstandnomore]

RFK Jr. drops out, endorses Trump: FULL SPEECH kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKmxcpefod6kpdk

[@Dteshome85]

Me too..lifelong democratic here ..

[@studuerson2548]

You russki buddies stick together, y'all.

[@imrael496]

@studuerson2548 no just people that want the Trump era, peace, and prosperity back. Nice try you party wants un elected nominees and censorship liken Putin.

[@clif9379]

I’m 3rd generation democrat, and I won’t be voting for the the dems this election what an absolute let down

[@cangel201]

Thank you for opening your eyes

[@hkhodges8487]

NBC should play all of RFKs comments at his news conference. So sick of MSM lies.

[@oskarwow]

Trump and RFK playing chess right now, Democrats can't figure out what's going on 😂

[@Mungbeansoup85]

Tell Fox to play all of the Central Park Five's speech on Trump then.

[@Julieb615]

RFK, Jr made a monumental decision and it was a brilliant decision. Trump should use RFK, Jr in a position where he can correct the many problems at the FDA, CDC, NIH, and especially our foods, food additives, and vaccines. After reading Kennedy's book on Fauci I know he is the right person to do the job of making the USA, and especially our children, healthy again.

[@user-en7rt2cs9t]

JFK Jr gave an awesome speech! He seems real and just wants to make things better!

[@DAISYROSE22]

I agree. It was a terrific speech.

[@Pilotpaulie]

Too bad you won’t see it on this network.

[@kalen8693]

He made no sense. He begged both harris and Trump for a cabinet position in exchange for his endorsement. He is just like Trump. He is a grifter who doesn't want to give up political power.

[@user-jw6ic6rf3o]

Media sucks, stop broadcasting BS. No one should vote for Kamala.

[@bhalsak_tebaghar]

tell em why user!

[@Mungbeansoup85]

Better to step on our rights and freedoms by voting for Trump? No thanks.

[@remcobuwalda9473]

​@@Mungbeansoup85 your lost in delusion

[@Mungbeansoup85]

@@remcobuwalda9473A quick look at project 2025 is all you need to know

[@dibutime]

Harris 2024

[@TheDazzRat]

NBC is filtering out comments here like it was 1984. Panic.

[@Todd-nd5cl]

Orwell did ​@@satchmo1234

[@Darkstarr-ud2go]

Then how is your crap comment still up??? Do your own research!!!

[@user-cd3tq9ye2p]

@@Darkstarr-ud2goit is filtered. they want to keep people ignorant. do your research

[@JoeyBaines-o7g]

NBC = Nothing But Crap 🤡

[@phillipdinh8442]

Kamala Harris is a Joke. You've gotta be kidding me. Harris only reads from a teleprompter and she still always sounds like a cliche word salad. You can't run the country on vibes and identity politics. A conference is not supposed to be a compilation of lame jokes on some president that actually is trying to make a real difference with the middle-class americans. Kamala has no conviction, that's why she avoids interviews. She only cares about power and doesn't have enough emotions or mental sharpness to give a REAL interview.

[@stand.with.Iranians]

RFK Jr. is the man of honesty and truth. God bless him.

[@bookgirlny8511]

Yikes. The Trump/Vance/RFK Jr axis is a real danger to families. The measles outbreak that killed 80 people in Samoa-mostly children-is DIRECTLY related to RFK Jr’s anti vaxx pseudoscience.

[@bookgirlny8511]

Yikes. The Trump/Vance/RFK Jr axis is a real danger to families. The measles outbreak that killed 80 people in Samoa-mostly children-is DIRECTLY related to RFK Jr’s anti vaxx pseudoscience.

[@ZeroPoliticalCorrectnessLetsTa]

Sorry but I think it’s time to change camp. I am voting for RFK and Trump. Harris has done nothing with Biden. Can’t vote democrat this year.

[@cangel201]

❤

[@philadelphiyahhsmyrna0]

Vote Kennedy

[@paularose9407]

RFK got the biggest applause ever seen when he attended the rally today. Both Trump and Robert spoke respectfully and enthusiastically, people are truly coming together ! It is about UNITY and not division.

[@canadiangirl5119]

😂😂😂😂

[@Darkstarr-ud2go]

Did you even listen to trumps speech???

[@DemonDog444]

@@Darkstarr-ud2go yes, all of them

[@Darkstarr-ud2go]

@@DemonDog444 oh so you’re brainwashed by insanity …. Hey , do your own research ..

[@debiwalker9344]

Well said.

[@hkdluis]

Im a Democrat supporting RFK Jr now standing behind Trump!

[@bookgirlny8511]

Yikes. The Trump/Vance/RFK Jr axis is a real danger to families. The measles outbreak that killed 80 people in Samoa-mostly children-is DIRECTLY related to RFK Jr’s anti vaxx pseudoscience.

[@cangel201]

Yes, thank you!

[@kdbee6086]

Same!

[@Mungbeansoup85]

Even his family is saying he is not trustworthy and yet strangers on the internet are for him. Laughable.

[@hkdluis]

@@Mungbeansoup85 he's more trustworthy than anyone in the democratic party. Jokes on you!

[@F1rsttimer]

What a legend! The Kennedy's need justice brought to their name.

[@ColbyJack-o3o]

If you vote Democrat and she gets to be the president don't whine when you can't afford groceries, rent, gas, vote for Donald Trump

[@TAGSlays]

Oh you mean like you whine now? I drive a Dodge Ram Pickemup and GOD DAMNED GAS I TELL YA!! GFY

[@PatternSalad]

Even after dropping out they're censoring what he said during his speech.. dang.

[@consciouscrypto3090]

I was thinking that too. Talk about proving him right! They are going to cry so hard the next 4 years, and they bought that.

[@stacytrowell6890]

​@@consciouscrypto3090Democrats are getting republican votes to make up for what RFK bring in!!!

[@TAGSlays]

LOL, FU man. The full speech is everywhere... uh, bruh is this the only KZbin channel you get on the internet antenna? 🤣🤣

[@cangel201]

What else do you expect! No shame whatsoever!

[@stacytrowell6890]

@@cangel201 A Kennedy as a republican is a shame!!! Good thing the rest of the Kennedy's have common sense!!!

[@gcinizwidlamini406]

She is Indian not black

[@matthewf9842]

Clown

[@danielmejia4455]

Kamala called Biden racists and then she joined him as DEI hire 😂

[@erikbridges6887]

❤

[@snowlothar45]

Voting for someone that has been in office for four years, thinking they will fix the problems created in the last four years, seems a bit silly.

[@traceler]

I was to vote for Kennedy but now will go for Trump that is far from perfect but better than the other choice of Obama, Hillary and the rest.

[@DAISYROSE22]

Very, very smart decision.

[@canadiangirl5119]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Darkstarr-ud2go]

Hillary and Obama aren’t running … well unless you’re a nutcase Quanoner …

[@itskarl7575]

Obama? Hillary? You are 16 years behind, dude.

[@DemonDog444]

@@itskarl7575 If you don't think the Clinton's and Obama's were pulling strings during the "Biden administration", you are the one who is behind. Holy cow bro.

[@happilife2222]

Independent voter here will be voting for Trump. ❤❤ 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 Democrats are disgusting in how they treated RFK. Not for KAMUNISM.

[@seannoll2032]

A high-profile member of the Kennedy family endorsing the Republican ticket for president was not on my 2024 bingo card. But I'm here for it!

[@philadelphiyahhsmyrna0]

Vote Kennedy

[@Deadcarpet25]

Please go watch his speech everyone! It was truly eye opening!

[@paularose9407]

The attacks on him from fake news media has already started !

[@user-cd3tq9ye2p]

it was so good❤

[@itskarl7575]

Hardly.

[@user-cd3tq9ye2p]

and the Trump rally in Arizona with RFK. my god i didn’t expect something like this.

[@jimjason5146]

​@@itskarl7575Your time is over commie

[@hinewdaniel2998]

I encourage everyone here to watch the entire speech on FOX NEWS.

[@malachi-]

AP has way better video.

[@hinewdaniel2998]

@malachi- what is AP? I'm not familiar. But hey, if anyone else does, yes, definitely go for that. Just make sure it's not summarized or clipped.

[@nyashamanika8839]

No to big tech no to big pharma. Trump 2024

[@al1enzz]

Jd vance had his career funded by big tech

[@hw5091]

rfk jr absolutely shredded the mainstream media during that speech. And now they and the dnc are scrambling. Big blow to the establishment.

[@josephine6893]

Yeah sure..... 😂

[@chriskeith5742]

Yep, he is sure.

[@jrjones029]

Why did Trump call him a democrat plant?

[@Dteshome85]

​@@jrjones029politics as usual He does that too all of his opponents

[@jaxjax1234]

Bravo ! bravo! RFK Jr. The last true democrat

[@malachi-]

Tulsi

[@danimotherofchickens479]

Trump & Kennedy what a team. Wish he chose him for VP. Going to do great things!

[@love1318-y5x]

She thought she was great rejecting RFK Jr. and disrespecting him. I'm going from Blue to Red. Vote Trump. She's getting a huge ego. I like humble people like RFK Jr. who care about health, chronic conditions, food, and safety. That's just me.

[@philadelphiyahhsmyrna0]

Vote Kennedy. He will still be on the ballot in Wisconsin and Michigan and possibly North Carolina.

[@brandondenney4832]

RFK Jt is trying to save this country! Vote for Trump in 2024

[@krugman007able]

Trump baby This is huge 🎉 5% independents for RFK now moving to trump

[@Daniel-vk5li]

Just play his speech, you shameless gatekeepers.

[@themastermagicians2745]

Courageous act by a true American. MAGA 2024 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@lanuiiohu]

RFK voter here voting Trump. Dem upset & loosing in polls

[@Wargasm54]

Lol. What a joke of a network 😂

[@shavonblue2185]

If Trump is elected President he should make RFK jr his HHS Secretary or head of the DOJ

[@user-zk1ru4oz9x]

Capitalism or communism the choice is yours

[@rainmanrichards7296]

When Trump was in office Dollar Tree was a dollar. MAKE DOLLAR TREE GREAT AGAIN!!

[@matthewb.7172]

No it wasn’t. Pretty sure you’d have to go back to Clinton for that to be true😂

[@lynxminx4]

So...price fixing?

[@dawouyafini3872]

When Trump was president the corona killed my niece & thousands of healthy ppl. Trump is a curse!

[@Bllllleeeeze]

QE leads to inflation with a delay, fact check please when QE happened and take some basic economics course please

[@johnharris3362]

@@satchmo1234 seems like around March in 2020 when they raise their prices .

[@mjdf122]

The Republican/Unity Party is strong with Trump RFK Jr. Vivek and many other great minds/leaders

[@annahanu1808]

What an unholy alliance.

[@DelhiDurbar]

Why are sll the comments here pro Trump? Didnt know NBC was so pro Trump

[@Dteshome85]

NBC isn't pro trump...the american people are beggining to wake.up to the lies of the corrupt DNC and the mercantile media Unite against the corrupt DNC and its egregious ploys to erroneously spend tens and millions to throw Bobby and Jill stein off ballots and lawsuits..disenfranching millions of voters You think people will be cool with that and sit back and watch?

[@yunior12]

Democrats are panicking, is beautiful

[@user-cd3tq9ye2p]

yes, they are fake. i mean , Harris is not great at all but the media paint her as the saviour. so fake, people can’t see that?

[@markworth7167]

Why is Harris' nomination "historic"?

[@berlioz4027]

Historic because it's the first DEI candidate nominated without a primary

[@user-sj1zs6pl2b]

As a life long democrat. I'm so ashamed of how DNC does this. They did my vote Bernie Sanders the same exact way last time. This isnt democratic at all how the DNC just shoves a candidate in without any primary votes.

[@Commishism]

They blocked Tulsi too. They hate democracy

[@Maldo916]

Bot account

[@honestvalue7368]

I used to be democrat. I would have even voted democrat had RFK been their candidate.

[@user-sj1zs6pl2b]

@@Maldo916 no a bot would be you. Disregarding democracy and brainwashed to vote for the established candidate that was installed instead of elected. You are the definition of a robot. 🤖

[@user-sj1zs6pl2b]

@Maldo916 do as your told and sit back and just vote democrat. Those are your direct orders from your democrat overlords.

[@FireThemAll]

Love Bobby k Jr 😊

[@lawrencejeffrey9245]

Bobby jr and Dementia Don Old share the same brain worm. You too?

[@vtreen5735]

I trust RFK Jr 💯 it's sad that he had to drop out. I was going to vote for him. NY state ballot. But the DNC is as corrupt as it gets and Bobby stands for everything that matters to me. I'm now going to vote trump because I trust RFK rfk Jr to bad Trump didn't get Bobby to run

[@richardhammon6906]

Even bobby agrees trump is the way. We dont need hollywood joy we need policy to help americans who dont have a million dollars to donate.

[@itskarl7575]

Hardly surprising that one nutter supports another.

[@bird4816]

I like RFK Jr. but I was never going to vote for him. I'm glad he realized how important this election is.

[@jamesbaca6723]

i would have likely voted for RFk but seeing how dirty Dems are im going for Trump

[@XX-qi5eu]

Who better to dump Trump in Central Park after Hariss is done with him?

[@jrjones029]

Good one 😂

[@skoolynugenator1802]

This country is a goner if we don’t elect Trump.

[@theTrinity431]

Oh geez Bobby K is at Trump Rally on stage. I am laughing big league at crying democrats 😂😂

[@JoyTothesummer]

Thank God 🙏 Trump 🇺🇲❤️ 2024 Keep Dems Mad ASF 😂

[@chadfr1013]

Bruh, no one cares about the 29 votes he took with him! 😂

[@LeahGo-jl2cv]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@johnwickwinchester6545]

Donald Trump for President

[@user-zw4cu9qv3y]

Neither of them fit for office. Trump, so proud of the last name: Kennedy. That is what matters most to him. So sad.

[@nikhil8414]

Tired of media covering for her and her speeches. When is she doing a press conference/interview and talk about policy?

[@truth7health]

Blue media should be paying attention to these comments .. mostly rational .. We see through the BS

[@cfinley9936]

This dude isn a joke... Just like the joke he is endorsing.

[@kanavkohli794]

You are the worst joke of all...still bootlicking authoritarians

[@paularose9407]

Yeah, he is a fierce advocate for improving children's health and fixing environmental problems .. you seem to think that is a joke? It seems the CULT you belong to has blinded you to common sense.

[@cangel201]

You are not a patriot if you can’t even see the reason why?

[@kam1470]

Common sense people support Trump. Emotional people support Zelensky and Harris. #Married people know the difference between those 2 terms really well..... Go by Common sense, not emotions before it is too late.

[@danimotherofchickens479]

Show his speech and introduction at the rally today, it was great! I can't believe the way NBC tried to spin this, shame on you.

[@DAISYROSE22]

We've lowered our expectations of mainstream media a long, long time ago.

[@TheUnpredictable2020]

Make Kennedy VP.#DumpVance

[@markmierzejewski9354]

🎉🎉Thank you RFK JR for endorsing president Trump... Welcome to the Trump Train Nikki and RFK JR supporters

[@cameronsturgill402]

Yes, welcome Nikki and RFK JR supporters. There's PLENTY of room on that bandwagon 😂😂😂😂

[@TayoOmoloso]

With lies

[@dawouyafini3872]

Trump better keeps his dogs away from RFK Jr.

[@sassulusmagnus]

No more crazy Trump train please. The RFK Jr endorsement just adds to the nut factor. RFK Jr's supporters must feel betrayed that their libertarian leader now supports an authoritarian.

[@jindoe3971]

Haha you are delusional . Trump did nothing of the sort when he was president . Biden Harris took irs after conservative . Twice tried to impeach that everyone knows was BS Kamala got zero votes to be nominee . It they were fair they would have let delegates fight it out . I was for RFK jr . Now hold my noise for Trump . 2028 I am hoping for a moderate Democrat governor like Shapiro

[@Lemon.tea2511]

Everything is expensive in America, even used clothes at Goodwill 😢😢😢😢 Vote Trump

[@binomejia8169]

Sorry most people don't trust women ...they don't even trust themself😂😂😂

[@saveamericanfreedom2400]

Is Kamala really plans on fixing things she could do it right now 👎

[@freeguy3751]

Why is Lester holding on so desperately to his hairline?😅 He's worse than Stephen a Smith!😂

[@SVUE-jj9jc]

I really don’t think this is gonna matter much. We all know we have a two-party system in place. This was a power move on RFK Jr part to attain a cabinet position regardless of who let him in. This is just embarrassing for him and his family. He basically sold his soul to the highest bidder. But I guess he feels entitled to have a voice over other people so maybe he chose the right party for that type of energy.

[@Yeahwtf]

Nah...he just looked at the policies.

[@claumar17]

Let's not support this type of news, let's not give them a rating, let's support other channels that, although small, are serious and honest. NO MORE CENSORSHIP. 👊🐘#RFK amd #Trump-Vance...go for the freedom.

[@jrjones029]

Isn’t this the guy who dumped a dead bear in Central Park for a laugh? Weird, he will do well with the Maga weirdos

[@eunicewebb1517]

I believe she will do what she said she will do

[@cad57036]

RFK is a dork

[@Donald-z8h]

🇺🇸T🇺🇸R🇺🇸U🇺🇸M🇺🇸P🇺🇸 2024!! He can secure our BORDERS!! 💪💪✊✊

[@sddrunner]

RFK for Vice President 🙌🏻💪 bye Vance come back in a few years

[@mannymiah]

People bad mouthing RFK has not heard or seen what he is about. Go and watch you might have a change of heart. I’m voting red.

[@itskarl7575]

Kennedy's a deranged anti-vaxxer. He has done a lot of good stuff, but he's a kook. And now that he has thrown in with Trump, he has also shown his colours as an opportunist with no hard values.

[@jasonotelo4932]

Thank you RFK. TRUMP VANCE 2024 SAVE AMERICA 🇺🇸

[@melw.645]

I didn’t even know he was running…😂😂

[@SKarthi224]

Nbc in panic mode 😂

[@markmierzejewski9354]

The kamala honeymoon is over

[@OrangeGuyBlows]

why? because one wacko joined up with another?

[@lynxminx4]

Not even a little bit!

[@wiikidblades6505]

No there are way to many stupid people out there continuing to fall for the lies. You would think the last 3 years would be a wake up call! If that wasn't RFK won't make a huge difference.. even if gas was 10 dollars they still gonna think there winning lol..

[@vmurvmur4937]

nope

[@DemonDog444]

@@OrangeGuyBlows No, because now Americans will see clearly just how bad the Harris ticket really is

[@KennethFrench-qc7sw]

they are two of a kind.

[@MR-sq8ez]

Like the only two neurons you have.

[@thirdworld3332]

How many times did they say "Donald Trump" During the DNC? 256 times...

[@user-sj1zs6pl2b]

@thirdworld3332 he lives rent free in the commies heads 24/7. Glorious to watch 😆 🤣

[@itskarl7575]

You want to compare name drops?

[@user-cd3tq9ye2p]

i guess the fear him

[@user-cd3tq9ye2p]

@@itskarl7575i did it. they fear Trump.

[@thirdworld3332]

@@itskarl7575 in 1 event? Go ahead

[@allenmangsangsangma2991]

2024 Trump Vance

[@PresidentJonas]

TRUMP 2024! 🇺🇲

[@joetrevino34]

A speech with tears in his voice, poor guy that looked bad, he left the family legacy in tatters

[@DAISYROSE22]

He revived his family's legacy. None of the others in the family have done so. I'm so glad he got the resounding level of love, respect, and cheers that he earned. Truly, to get on the ballot in all 50 states is a very difficult thing to do.

[@riggingpots3453]

Day after dnc kamala finally loses momentum..ride was fun while it lasted

[@DAISYROSE22]

Not sure she ever had any "momentum." She had fake news, fake speeches, fake crowds, fake polling, but never momentum.

[@Robbbed]

What a team. Cry democrats

[@jamesbailey-mj8zh]

Fight fight fight fight fight fight for the blue yes vote fight for the blue yes fight vote

[@KennethFrench-qc7sw]

they are two of a kind

[@OrangeGuyBlows]

Birds of a feather flock together....wacko joins up with wacko.....who would have guessed.

[@jindoe3971]

I am assume you are referring to Tampoon Tim and cackling Kamala .

[@kilortoe1060]

A man who can't decide which party he belongs to from Democrat to independent now trumps party Republicans he is a joke 😅😅

[@ellejrrn8116]

Maybe, just maybe!, it’s a sign of a party that has moved so very far away from the people that have supported it for so long. Their true colors have become known. 🤡👹 A party I was born, and truly raised in.. as my parents and grandparents worked directly for the party in the 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s. They can aaallll GFT… some of us have seen past the veil.

[@nikhil8414]

Maybe you should go hear his full speech before commenting here and showing how uninformed you are

[@riggingpots3453]

Her riding the fence on gaza and israeli will hurt her in the end...harris doesnt seem to have as much supoort as nbc would have you believe

[@DAISYROSE22]

She's not on the fence. She's just not saying. Big difference. We already know where she stands. She stands with Hamas. And if you stand with Hamas, you stand with Iran.

[@itskarl7575]

@@DAISYROSE22 "Stands with Hamas"? Have you been listening to Trump again?

[@joshuacaceres9960]

Great sprech

[@erikbridges6887]

Wow,this is a game changer❤

[@zeldabaker1331]

Fantastic news JFK with Trump

[@Olympia4People]

Time flies - the American people are the pilots - one can only hope they will choose wisely the nation's destination while navigating with virtues of honor, truthfulness, and moral courage ..... contrary to the current governing and corrupt "Fahrenheit 451" tyranni: Just an observation from Scandinavia across the Atlantic Pond

[@Daisytoo]

RFK’s grandson is a disgrace.

[@Dteshome85]

Who is rfks grandson ?

[@anthonynguyen3710]

2024 election will be decided by we the people vs machines 😅😅😅

[@evalinawarne1337]

Tell the truth v.p.

[@ShanShan-bg7lq]

uptil now ,Kamala is at first position. as of the most recent polls in August 2024, Kamala Harris is in the lead for the presidential race. She currently holds a slight edge over Donald Trump in both a two-way matchup and a multi-candidate field among registered voters, according to the NPR/PBS News/Marist National Poll.

[@bella2304]

RFK Jr is an utter disgrace to the name Kennedy. The true character of the man, an endorsement based not on principals but simply on what he can get out of it.

[@danimotherofchickens479]

He's the only one his Dad and uncle would be proud of probably, your comment shows that.

[@DAISYROSE22]

Actually, he's about the only Kennedy left that has tried to revive his family's legacy. The rest are just narcissistic users and communists.

[@hw5091]

He is standing up to the dnc n the phony leftist "news", just like trump. I am more than happy to have him on reps side.

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Hey the bots are out in force. The usual nonsense.