WATCH: Trump Says He Would Be Open To A Cabinet Position For RFK Jr. Amidst Endorsement Rumors

Former President Donald Trump told reporters that he would be open to offering independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. a spot in his cabinet if he suspends his campaign and endorses the former president.

“I like him, I respect him,” Trump told CNN’s Kristen Holmes during a campaign stop in Michigan.

“He’s a brilliant guy. He’s a very smart guy. I’ve known him for a very long time,” the Republican presidential nominee added. “I didn’t know he was thinking about getting out, but if he is thinking about getting out, certainly I’d be open to it.”

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Trump’s comments come after Kennedy’s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, revealed during a podcast appearance Tuesday that Kennedy is considering an exit. The campaign is currently debating whether to stay in the race, or suspend operations and endorse former President Trump.

“There’s two options that we’re looking at,” Shanahan said. One option would involve staying in the race in order to lay the groundwork for another bid in 2028, “or we walk away right now and join forces with Donald Trump,” Shanahan explained.

This, Shanahan elaborated, would be geared towards defeating Kamala Harris, who represents a greater threat to the country, Kennedy believes.

Trump told CNN that he would “love” to have Kennedy’s endorsement if he does eventually drop out.

Trump also dismissed the idea of potential backlash from Republicans if he does decide to appoint Kennedy — who has endorsed a number of left-wing positions  — to a cabinet positions.

“I like smart people, and Republicans like me,” the former president said.

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