Trump Appoints RFK Jr. to Transition Team Amid New Indictment

August 28, 2024 08:01 PM AEST | By Team Kalkine Media

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a former Democratic candidate who has been a vocal advocate for cryptocurrency, has joined Donald Trump’s transition team in preparation for a Trump presidency. Kennedy, who previously ran as an independent after leaving the Democratic Party, suspended his presidential campaign on August 23 and endorsed Trump. His involvement with Trump's team marks a significant shift, as he will assist in selecting individuals for key government positions should Trump win the upcoming election in November.

Kennedy’s campaign prominently featured cryptocurrency and {Bitcoin} (BTC), reflecting his strong stance on digital assets. His alignment with Trump’s transition team is part of a broader strategy by Trump to build a diverse coalition of supporters. Tulsi Gabbard, a former Democratic representative and 2020 presidential candidate with a history of crypto holdings, has also joined Trump’s team.

Brian Hughes, a senior adviser to Trump’s campaign, confirmed the addition of Kennedy and Gabbard to the transition team in a statement to Reuters on August 27. Kennedy’s role will involve helping to determine the personnel for the administration if Trump secures victory in the election.

As the election approaches, Trump is facing a new federal indictment. The indictment, filed on August 27 in Washington, D.C., accuses Trump of attempting to illegally overturn the 2020 presidential election results. This superseding indictment builds on four charges previously brought against Trump: conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. The updated indictment addresses Trump’s actions as a candidate rather than as an incumbent president, following a Supreme Court ruling that granted Trump presumptive immunity from prosecution for official presidential acts.

Trump has publicly criticized the new indictment on his Truth Social platform, claiming it is an attempt to bypass the Supreme Court's decision and asserting that the case should be dismissed based on presidential immunity.

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