Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspending campaign, staying on ballot in most states

Aug 23, 2024, 12:36 PM | Updated: 1:35 pm

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Kennedy , who just suspended his campaign...

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., waves to the media outside the Nassau County Supreme Court in Mineola, N.Y. on Wednesday, Aug., 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

(AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

BY SAM HERRERA

Digital Content Producer

SALT LAKE CITY — Independent candidate for president Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will suspend his campaign but stay on the ballot in most states. Kennedy will remove himself from the ballot in swing states.

Kennedy spoke this afternoon from Phoenix to thank all of the volunteers who helped him get on the ballot.

Kennedy said he was removing himself from the ballot in states where he would be a “spoiler.”

He also said he’s endorsing former President Donald Trump.

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