In a radio interview on Wednesday, Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) expressed enthusiasm about the possibility of former President Trump and independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. teaming up for a potential second term for Trump. Johnson described it as “fabulous” if Kennedy were to withdraw from the race and endorse Trump, with the prospect of Kennedy being appointed as Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a second Trump administration.
“I would find it absolutely wonderful if Bobby Kennedy decided to back Trump and Trump, in turn, offered him the position of HHS Secretary. That would be excellent news,” Johnson stated during his appearance on “Cats & Cosby” with hosts John Catsimatidis and Rita Cosby. He emphasized that Kennedy’s background as a vaccine skeptic could be instrumental in overhauling government health agencies, aligning with Trump’s goal of “draining the swamp.”
Senator Ron Johnson suggests Robert F. Kennedy Jr. could join Trump’s administration as HHS Secretary
Johnson argued that Kennedy would be well-suited to address the serious health challenges facing America, including chronic illnesses. He advocated for a comprehensive reform of the HHS, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), suggesting that Kennedy would be the ideal person to lead these efforts. Johnson added that, in his view, the combination of Kennedy at HHS and Trump in the White House would be a powerful team for dismantling entrenched bureaucracy.
This interview coincides with speculation about Kennedy’s future in the race. Kennedy announced plans to address “the present historical moment and his path forward” in a speech scheduled for Friday. Reports indicate that Kennedy might end his campaign and support Trump, although no final decision has been made. Trump has expressed openness to giving Kennedy a role in his administration if Kennedy does choose to withdraw.
Kennedy’s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, mentioned on a podcast that they are evaluating their options, including potentially joining Trump’s campaign. She outlined two paths: continuing their campaign, which could risk a split in votes that might benefit Kamala Harris and her running mate Tim Walz, or aligning with Trump and explaining this shift to their supporters.
