Donald Trump has welcomed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard to his transition team as he navigates new legal challenges and prepares for a potential second term. The move comes as Trump faces fresh federal charges related to his efforts to contest the 2020 election results.
Kennedy, who initially sought the Democratic nomination before running as an independent, has been a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency and Bitcoin during his campaign. He suspended his presidential bid on August 23 and endorsed Trump, joining his transition team to help select key government officials if Trump wins the upcoming election. The team also includes Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman and 2020 presidential contender. She previously ran as an independent after leaving the Democratic Party.
Brian Hughes, a senior adviser to Trump’s campaign, highlighted the bipartisan nature of Trump’s expanding coalition, emphasizing the inclusion of Kennedy and Gabbard as a sign of broad support. Kennedy will play a role in choosing government personnel, a task he confirmed in an interview with Tucker Carlson.
In the midst of these developments, Trump is dealing with a new indictment accusing him of trying to illegally overturn the 2020 election. The updated charges, filed on August 27, add focus to Trump’s actions as a private citizen rather than as president, following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard have joined Donald Trump’s transition team as he confronts a fresh indictment pertaining to the 2020 election. Kennedy, who suspended his independent presidential campaign to endorse Trump, and Gabbard, a former Democratic congresswoman, will assist in selecting key officials if Trump wins the election. This expansion of Trumpâ€TMs coalition reflects a broader appeal across party lines, despite ongoing legal challenges.
