Former RFK Jr. employees launch super PAC to support Trump in key battleground states
The independent candidate has withdrawn from the race to support the former president.
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Former employees from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s previously paused presidential bid have formed a super PAC aimed at urging Kennedy's followers to support Donald Trump.
Roughly twelve former employees have initiated the Make America Healthy Again PAC, according to spokesperson Jeff Hutt, including several key members of the original independent campaign's field team.
After ending his presidential campaign at the end of August and endorsing Trump, Kennedy initially advised his followers to continue voting for him if they were outside of pivotal swing states. However, on Thursday, Kennedy shifted his guidance in a campaign email, stating, "No matter what state you live in, I urge you to vote for Donald Trump."
The PAC is set to bolster grassroots efforts in line with Kennedy's revised recommendation.
Jeff Hutt stated, “This is what we need to do to get Mr. Kennedy over the finish line and to go and do this with the same energy that our volunteers and supporters were using to get Mr. Kennedy in the White House. Now they need to take that energy and refocus it into getting Mr. Kennedy a seat at the table at the White House with a unity ticket with Donald Trump.”
The group aims to target voters in swing states where Kennedy’s name remains on the ballot amidst ongoing legal battles, as well as in traditionally Democratic states where they believe they have substantial volunteer support and polling influence to aid Trump. Virginia and New Hampshire are among their primary focuses.
Jared Volz, who leads the PAC, served as a national field director for Kennedy's campaign.
The PAC, described by Hutt as a “labor of love,” is dedicated to mobilizing voters at the grassroots level to support Trump, and also aims to secure sufficient funds for media purchases in essential states.
Nicole Shanahan, Kennedy’s former running mate and key financial contributor, has yet to be approached for contributions.
At the time Kennedy halted his campaign, his national polling was around 5 percent and falling. Nevertheless, given the tight race anticipated in swing states, swaying even a small proportion of Kennedy's supporters to vote for Trump could prove crucial.
Kennedy previously highlighted the importance of a decisive victory for Trump, “As you know, this could be a very close election. A disputed election result would be a disaster for our divided nation. President Trump needs to win in a landslide both in the Electoral College and the popular vote. He can’t do it unless my supporters join him and look at the big picture.”
The Make America Healthy Again PAC is scheduled to submit its inaugural financial disclosure on October 15.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
Roughly twelve former employees have initiated the Make America Healthy Again PAC, according to spokesperson Jeff Hutt, including several key members of the original independent campaign's field team.
After ending his presidential campaign at the end of August and endorsing Trump, Kennedy initially advised his followers to continue voting for him if they were outside of pivotal swing states. However, on Thursday, Kennedy shifted his guidance in a campaign email, stating, "No matter what state you live in, I urge you to vote for Donald Trump."
The PAC is set to bolster grassroots efforts in line with Kennedy's revised recommendation.
Jeff Hutt stated, “This is what we need to do to get Mr. Kennedy over the finish line and to go and do this with the same energy that our volunteers and supporters were using to get Mr. Kennedy in the White House. Now they need to take that energy and refocus it into getting Mr. Kennedy a seat at the table at the White House with a unity ticket with Donald Trump.”
The group aims to target voters in swing states where Kennedy’s name remains on the ballot amidst ongoing legal battles, as well as in traditionally Democratic states where they believe they have substantial volunteer support and polling influence to aid Trump. Virginia and New Hampshire are among their primary focuses.
Jared Volz, who leads the PAC, served as a national field director for Kennedy's campaign.
The PAC, described by Hutt as a “labor of love,” is dedicated to mobilizing voters at the grassroots level to support Trump, and also aims to secure sufficient funds for media purchases in essential states.
Nicole Shanahan, Kennedy’s former running mate and key financial contributor, has yet to be approached for contributions.
At the time Kennedy halted his campaign, his national polling was around 5 percent and falling. Nevertheless, given the tight race anticipated in swing states, swaying even a small proportion of Kennedy's supporters to vote for Trump could prove crucial.
Kennedy previously highlighted the importance of a decisive victory for Trump, “As you know, this could be a very close election. A disputed election result would be a disaster for our divided nation. President Trump needs to win in a landslide both in the Electoral College and the popular vote. He can’t do it unless my supporters join him and look at the big picture.”
The Make America Healthy Again PAC is scheduled to submit its inaugural financial disclosure on October 15.
Rohan Mehta for TROIB News
