In the earlier stages of the 2024 presidential campaign, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made headlines for assembling an unusual coalition of supporters from both the Right and the Left sides of the political spectrum.
However, after initially running as a Democrat and then an independent, Kennedy eventually threw his support behind Donald Trump.
Now, firmly entrenched as Health and Human Services secretary, Kennedy has declared that, despite speculation in the media, he does not intend to pursue the presidency in 2028, as Politico reports.
The statement from Kennedy indicating his disinterest in running for the White House in the next presidential cycle appeared to stem from criticism leveled by conservative commentator Laura Loomer.
Lommer blasted top HHS aide and RFK Jr. ally Stefanie Spear, accusing her of working to “utilize her position to try to lay the groundwork for a 2028 RFK presidential run.”
Kennedy swiftly fired back against that notion, taking to X to explain his position on the matter.
“The swamp is in full panic mode,” the health secretary began.
“DC lobby shops are laboring fiercely to drive a wedge between President Trump and me, hoping to thwart our team from dismantling the status quo and advancing @POTUS’ Make America Healthy Again agenda.”
He continued, “They’re pushing the flat-out lie that I’m running for president in 2028.
“Let me be clear: I am not running for president in 2028.”
Referencing criticism of the aforementioned aide, he added:
“Their attacks on my staff, especially Stefanie Spear…are proof we’re over the target.”
Though she holds no official position within the administration, Loomer has long been a staunch defender of and advocate for the president.
As such, her investigative journalism has often revolved around exposing those in the government she believes pose a threat to Trump’s agenda, as The Hill explains.
Trump, for his part, has revealed that he “sometimes” heeds Loomer’s recommendations when it comes to personnel.
It was perhaps that fact that compelled Kennedy to jump to Spear’s defense in such a public manner and tamp down rumors of future presidential ambitions.
Given that Loomer’s past targets included Trump’s initial surgeon general pick (who was withdrawn) and also his subsequent pick for the role, as well as Vinay Prasad’s selection for a key FDA role (which was rescinded, then restored), it is clear that she wields at least some degree of influence in some corners of the White House.
Whether Kennedy keeps his word and stays out of the electoral fray ahead of 2028 is something that remains to be seen.
However, as far as Loomer is concerned, her work is just beginning.
“I’m not stopping,” she recently said.
“I’m only going to intensify.”
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