Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced Monday that he will run as an independent in the 2024 presidential election. Until this moment, Kennedy was a candidate in the Democratic primaries. He made the announcement during an event with his supporters and maintained that the country is ready for an independent.
"I'm here to declare myself an independent candidate," Kennedy said.
#ÚLTIMAHORA | Robert F. Kennedy Jr. anuncia oficialmente su candidatura independiente a la presidencia. pic.twitter.com/rEEU365cDK
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As Voz Media already explained, this decision by President John F. Kennedy's nephew could be a game changer for the 2024 elections, amid reports that former President Trump is advancing and even surpassing President Biden in several polls.
'A Democrat in independent's clothing is still a Democrat'
In fact, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s announcement generated reactions from the Republican Party, which issued a statement assuring that he continues to embrace the Democratic agenda.
"Kennedy has described himself as an old 'Kennedy Democrat.' ... RFK Jr. is just another liberal who wants to ban fossil fuels, raise taxes, and pass a Green New Deal," the Republican Party highlighted in the statement.
“Make no mistake – a Democrat in Independent’s clothing is still a Democrat. RFK Jr. cannot hide from his record of endorsing Hillary, supporting the Green New Deal, fighting against the Keystone Pipeline, and praising AOC’s tax hikes – he is your typical elitist liberal and voters won’t be fooled. American families deserve commonsense leadership that will return America’s energy independence, stop Bidenflation, secure our border, and get our country back on track, which is why our Republican nominee will be the next President of the United States." explained Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel.
