Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces independent presidential run, drawing mixed reactions
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has abandoned his Democratic primary challenge to President Biden and declared that he will run for president in 2024 as an independent candidate.
- Kennedy's decision has caused divisions within his own family, with several siblings publicly denouncing his candidacy.
- Some polls indicate Kennedy's independent bid could gain traction and potentially impact the chances of both Biden and Trump.
- Republicans have pivoted from welcoming Kennedy's campaign to now seeing him as more of a threat to Trump than to Biden.
- There are logistical hurdles for Kennedy to get on the ballot in all 50 states as an independent candidate.






































































































