The Washington Post reported in July that Kennedy Jr. spoke with Trump about endorsing the former president and taking a job his administration if he wins in November, according to people familiar with the matter. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign confirmed that he met with Trump “to discuss national unity” but didn’t go into the specifics of the meeting.
Meanwhile, Kennedy Jr.’s campaign officials told the Post in an August 14 report that he sought a meeting with Harris the week before to discuss a possible role in her administration if he supported her. The report said that the vice president did not show any interest in meeting with Kennedy Jr., according to people familiar with the matter.
When he announced that he would drop out and endorse Trump, Kennedy Jr. said that the former president had “asked to enlist me in his administration,” but did not specify what role he may be given.
Oh, by the way, it is a FEDERAL CRIME to promise a post in an administration in exchange for a candidate endorsement.
— Tristan Snell (@TristanSnell) August 23, 2024
So of course convicted felon Donald Trump got RFK Jr. to endorse him.
And of course former prosecutor Kamala Harris declined to meet with RFK Jr.
Kennedy shopped his endorsement to both candidates. Trump illegally offered him a job. Harris wouldn't even take the call. Tells you everything you need to know
— David Lazarus (@Davidlaz) August 24, 2024
The federal law, titled, “Promise of employment or other benefit for political activity,” states that anyone who “directly or indirectly, promises any employment, position, compensation, contract, appointment, or other benefit, provided for or made possible in whole or in part by any Act of Congress, or any special consideration in obtaining any such benefit, to any person as consideration, favor, or reward for any political activity or for the support of or opposition to any candidate or any political party in connection with any general or special election to any political office, or in connection with any primary election or political convention or caucus held to select candidates for any political office, shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.”
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