RFK Jr.: Won't Run as Libertarian

Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said he has ruled out running as a Libertarian candidate, shifting his focus to securing ballot access in all 50 states.

"We're not gonna have any problems getting on the ballot ourselves, so we won't be running Libertarian," he said in an interview with ABC News.

Speaking from West Des Moines, Iowa, Kennedy celebrated a successful campaign maneuver: a one-day convention that saw his team gather over 686 credentialed delegates from more than 35 Iowa counties, surpassing the required threshold.

Kennedy emphasized the ease of the one-day convention strategy compared to gathering thousands of signatures for independent access via petition. Despite facing hurdles in accessing ballots nationwide, Kennedy expressed confidence in replicating similar successes in all 50 states, aiming to add two to three states per week.

While dismissing the notion of joining the Libertarian Party for assistance, Kennedy remained resolute in his campaign objectives. He declined to commit to withdrawing from the race if he fails to meet his claimed 33% threshold, asserting his expectation to win.

Responding to recent polling data placing him at 2%, Kennedy criticized the methodology, insinuating bias against his candidacy. Additionally, he addressed the escalating tensions in the Middle East, advocating for U.S. support for Israel while opposing the deployment of ground troops.