Donald Trump, following an endorsement from third-party candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr, pledged to release all remaining documents related to the assassination of John F Kennedy if elected president. He also proposed a new commission on presidential assassination attempts. Kennedy, known for being an anti-vaccine advocate, joined Trump on stage in Glendale, Arizona to show his support.
Kennedy had suspended his third-party campaign for president to endorse Trump, with a focus on investigating childhood health problems if Trump were to win. Kennedy’s decision to support Trump angered some of his family members, who called it a betrayal of their family’s values. Trump’s vice-presidential pick, JD Vance, was also linked to a group advocating the repeal of the Civil Rights Act.
Kennedy’s endorsement of Trump came as a surprise to some of his supporters who saw him as an alternative to the two-party system. Kennedy has been known for spreading misinformation about vaccines and other health-related topics, which has drawn criticism from medical experts.
Election officials confirmed that Kennedy’s name had been removed from some state ballots, but it was too late in key battleground states. Trump and Kennedy, who had previously clashed publicly and privately, showed a united front at the rally. Trump commended Kennedy’s father and uncle, both Democrats, for their political legacy.
Trump’s promise to investigate children’s health issues with Kennedy by his side is notable given Kennedy’s history of spreading false information on vaccines and other health topics. The endorsement of the controversial figure raised eyebrows among some supporters and critics alike.
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