Trump and Kennedy Jr.: A Political Pairing That’s Almost Like Peanut Butter and Jelly!

In a delightful twist fit for a political sitcom, former U.S. President Donald Trump recently shared his thoughts on the possibility of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hopping on the Trump train for the next presidential elections. Trump, in a chat with Forbes that felt more like a playful banter among old pals, said, “I would greatly appreciate his support. I’ve always liked him!” It seems Trump’s fondness for the Kennedy name isn’t just a case of political nostalgia; he even went as far as to say he’d consider giving Kennedy a role in his potential second act: “He’s a unique and smart guy, his backing would be an honor.”

Meanwhile, over in Kennedy-land, things are getting a bit messy, like a spilled cup of coffee at a town hall meeting. Nicole Shanahan, Kennedy Jr.’s running mate, floated the idea that they might consider trading in their campaign for a collaboration with Trump. “We could either stick to our guns and risk a Harris-Walz presidency, or we could join forces with Trump and explain it all to our followers,” she mused on the podcast “Impact Theory”. Sounds like a classic case of political Tinder, swiping right on Trump!

But wait, there’s trouble in paradise—Kennedy Jr. has hit some legal bumps in the road of his campaign. Apparently, someone in New York wasn’t impressed with his claim of being a local and told him, “Not so fast, buddy!” He’s currently battling this image of being a resident, while living sunny California style.

As enthusiasm dwindled faster than the lifespan of a donut at a police station, Kennedy’s support has seen better days. His approval ratings dipped to a low double-digit percentage (that’s like finding out you barely passed a class!). However, when President Joe Biden decided to step back in July and left the metaphorical mic for Kamala Harris, the plot thickened like a great gravy—poor ol’ Robert found it hard to get a word in edgewise with the political chatter around him.

So here we are, waiting and wondering if the casts in this political play will ally or stay on their respective stages. Either way, it looks like there’s never a dull moment in the world of politics!