Donald Trump posted today:
Canada doesn’t want you Whoopi, NOBODY DOES!!!
Donald Trump Truth Social 01:22 AM 05/13/24 pic.twitter.com/LX2WtlQfOS
— Donald J. Trump Posts From His Truth Social (@TrumpDailyPosts) May 13, 2024
MSNBC political commentator David Jolly characterized independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as a “MAGA crazy Republican” during a panel discussion with host Jonathan Capehart. Jolly suggested that RFK Jr.’s views, including vaccine denial and denial of science, align with certain factions of the Republican Party, potentially drawing votes away from Donald Trump in crucial states.
Jolly speculated on the impact of RFK Jr.’s candidacy, noting Trump’s recent attacks on him and suggesting that RFK Jr. could appeal to a segment of Republicans, specifically those aligned with the Aaron Rodgers Republican archetype. He also highlighted RFK Jr.’s fluctuating positions on issues like abortion, suggesting he could disrupt the traditional Republican base.
This analysis by Jolly adds to the ongoing debate among cable news pundits about RFK Jr.’s potential impact on the election. Fox News host Jesse Watters has previously expressed concerns about RFK Jr. hurting Biden’s chances, while Trump himself has attempted to link RFK Jr. to Biden, labeling him a “Democrat plant.”
Despite RFK Jr.’s history of supporting liberal policies, he has gained traction among anti-vaccine conservatives, further complicating predictions about his impact on the election.