RFK Jr. Endorses Trump, Believes He's 'Changed' Since First Term

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has endorsed Donald Trump for president in 2024, calling him a "different person" from his first administration and saying he's "interested in his legacy."

Former Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a member of the Democratic Kennedy family dynasty, has endorsed former President Donald Trump for president in 2024, saying he has "changed" as a person since his first administration.

Kennedy made the observation while appearing as a guest on an episode of the "All-In Podcast" on Friday.

RFK Jr. Endorses Trump, Believes He's 'Changed' Since First Term

"If President Trump wins […] people are going to see a very different President Trump than they did in the first term," Kennedy told the hosts about the former president. "I think he’s changed as a person, and I’ve known him for, you know, 30 years."

Kennedy, who began the 2024 cycle running for president as a Democrat, then shifted to run as an Independent, suspended his campaign last week and endorsed Trump — a historic move for a member of the Democrat Kennedy family dynasty.

RFK Jr. Endorses Trump, Believes He's 'Changed' Since First Term

Trump also appointed Kennedy to his transition team alongside fellow former Democratic lawmaker Tulsi Gabbard — a move to broaden his campaign's coalition and appeal to non-GOP voters.

During the podcast interview this week, Kennedy was also asked if he ever sought or was offered the position of vice-president.

RFK Jr. Endorses Trump, Believes He's 'Changed' Since First Term

The independent candidate said he never had any interest in the number two slot, joking that it was the "worst job in Washington" for someone like him.

"I had no interest in being vice president, I grew up in politics — vice president is the worst job in Washington. You have no budget, you have no staff. Your budget actually all comes from the White House. So if you do something that offends the president, he can take away your plane, he can take away your staff," Kennedy told the podcast hosts.

RFK Jr. Endorses Trump, Believes He's 'Changed' Since First Term

"And the only thing you really have is the Naval Observatory, which is the official residence of the vice president. He can essentially put you on house arrest," the independent candidate continued. "And I have very strong views on issues and I felt like if I took that job I'd be on house arrest."

Kennedy's endorsement of Trump has been met with mixed reactions from his family members. Some have denounced the move as a "betrayal of values," while others have said they respect his decision.

Trump has welcomed Kennedy's endorsement, calling him a "great guy" and saying that he has "a lot of respect for him."

It remains to be seen whether Kennedy's endorsement will have any significant impact on the 2024 election. However, it is a sign that Trump is continuing to broaden his base of support and appeal to voters from all walks of life.