On August 23, 2024, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced in Arizona that he was suspending his independent campaign for the presidency and endorsing Donald Trump.
This decision was influenced by internal polling data showing that Kennedy’s continued presence in the race would likely hurt Trump’s chances in the election while benefiting Democratic nominee Kamala Harris. The announcement marked a significant shift in the 2024 presidential race, aligning a once-independent candidate with the Trump campaign .