Robert F. Kennedy Jr. endorses Trump, suspends his independent campaign

After suspending his independent presidential campaign, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. voiced support for former President Donald J. Trump and plans to withdraw from ballots in battleground states. In a Phoenix speech, he criticized the media and Democratic Party for “abandoning democracy” and waging “legal warfare” against them. Mr. Trump welcomed the decision, stating, “That’s big,” at a campaign event in Las Vegas. He praised Mr. Kennedy as a respected individual and mentioned a “special guest” at an upcoming rally. Kennedy’s shift in support signals a significant political realignment in the lead-up to the election.