Trump watches on as RFK Jr. gives bombshell endorsement in Arizona - before former president issues surprise pledge | 23 Aug 2024 | Robert Kennedy Jr. cemented his full devotion to Donald Trump before a raucous crowd of adoring supporters in Arizona Friday evening, finalizing his defection from the Democratic party. The nephew of Democratic President John F. Kennedy joined the former president on stage to a barrage of raucous cheers. The Trump campaign previously announced a "special guest" would attend the rally, and the mysterious allure drew thousands to the Desert Diamond Arena - capacity nearly 20,000 - in Glendale, Arizona. Earlier in the day in Phoenix, Kennedy pushed supporters who live in 10 swing states to back Republican nominee Donald Trump, but said his name would remain on the ballots in traditional red or blue states. He then launched some new policy ideas with Kennedy in mind. "In honor of Bobby...I will establish a new independent commission on assassination attempts," Trump -- an assassination survivor himself -- said. The panel would also investigate Trump's July 13 shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. "And we will release all the documents pertaining to the assassination of President John F. Kennedy."