Kennedy campaign seeks meeting with Harris, weighs possible endorsement

An official from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent presidential campaign revealed that the campaign recently reached out to Vice President Kamala Harris’ team to discuss the possibility of a role in her administration, should Kennedy choose to drop out of the race and endorse her. Despite the outreach last week, no meeting between the two candidates has taken place, the Kennedy campaign official confirmed to CNN.

This approach follows a recent in-person meeting between Kennedy and former President Donald Trump during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. The two reportedly discussed the possibility of Kennedy securing a role in a potential Trump administration in return for his endorsement.

In addition to these efforts, Kennedy’s team also attempted to connect with Ron Klain, the former White House Chief of Staff under President Joe Biden. However, these attempts were unsuccessful, according to the Kennedy campaign official.

While Kennedy remains active on the campaign trail—continuing to secure ballot access, arrange events, and make media appearances—he is reportedly open to the idea of withdrawing from the race if it would allow him to serve the country in another capacity.

Kennedy campaign spokesperson Stefanie Spear stated to CNN that Kennedy “is willing to meet with leaders of both parties to discuss the possibility of a unity government.”

CNN has reached out to the Harris campaign for comment, but has yet to receive a response. The Washington Post was the first to report on the Kennedy campaign’s outreach.

Since the beginning of the year, Kennedy’s campaign has faced significant opposition from Democrats. They have labeled him a “spoiler” in ad campaigns, pointing to his connections with GOP megadonor Timothy Mellon, who has supported an outside group backing Kennedy as well as a separate group supporting Trump. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) and a super PAC led by Democratic allies have also filed challenges against Kennedy’s ballot access in several states.

In response to Kennedy’s recent overtures, DNC spokesperson Matt Corridoni stated, “No one has any intention of negotiating with a MAGA-funded fringe candidate who has sought out a job with Donald Trump in exchange for an endorsement.”

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