RFK Jr. confirms video of Trump call is real, says sorry

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issued an apology on social media after a video of him on the phone with former President Donald Trump was shared by his son. In the video, Trump is heard agreeing with Kennedy’s discredited sentiments about vaccines before trying to persuade Kennedy to endorse his campaign. Kennedy expressed regret over the video being posted, stating that he should have stopped the recording immediately.

During the phone call, Trump urged Kennedy to endorse him, saying, “I would love you to do something. And I think it’ll be so good for you and so big for you.” Despite this interaction, Kennedy denies playing a spoiler role in the election that would benefit Trump. He has expressed belief in his own path to victory should Biden withdraw from the race, leaving him to face Trump one-on-one.

Following a meeting with Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Kennedy clarified that their main topic of discussion was national unity, dispelling rumors of a unity ticket. Kennedy emphasized that he has no intentions of dropping out of the race, despite speculation.

Kennedy’s son, Bobby Kennedy III, initially shared the video of the phone call before deleting it a few hours later. In his post, Bobby criticized Trump’s choice of vice president candidate, JD Vance, over a hypothetical unity ticket with Kennedy. The conversation between Trump and Kennedy took place just days after an attempted assassination against Trump, leading Trump to advocate for Secret Service protection for Kennedy.

During the phone call, Trump recounted details of the assassination attempt, describing the sensation of the bullet grazing his ear as akin to a large mosquito. He also mentioned a post-shooting call from Biden, describing the conversation as pleasant.

Overall, the interaction between Kennedy and Trump, as well as the subsequent fallout, have sparked discussions about the dynamics of the upcoming election and the role of high-profile political figures. The incident serves as a reminder of the complexities and controversies surrounding modern political campaigns.