Former independent presidential candidate Robert F Kennedy Jr and former Democratic congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard have been appointed by Donald Trump to his campaign’s transition team, according to a New York Times report. The team will be responsible for selecting personnel for a potential second Trump administration post the November election. Trump’s campaign advisor Brian Hughes expressed pride in their addition to the team and looks forward to their contributions.
Kennedy and Gabbard’s appointments come as Trump aims to secure support against Kamala Harris, who is seen as a formidable challenger in the upcoming election. Kennedy recently dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Trump, potentially impacting support for both major candidates in key states. Gabbard, who left the Democratic party and has become a figure on the right, endorsed Trump, further solidifying his support.
In other news, a federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked a Biden immigration policy that allows undocumented spouses of US citizens to remain in the country while their applications for permanent residence are considered. This decision has sparked backlash and concerns for mixed-status families. Additionally, reports suggest that last week’s Democratic convention in Chicago may have been a potential Covid-19 superspreader event, with attendees testing positive for the virus.
As the campaign trails heat up, Trump’s allies are attacking Harris for a lack of interviews and her stance on immigration policy, while Biden continues his vacation in Delaware. Kamala Harris is focusing on promoting her housing cost reduction plan, which includes building millions of new housing units and providing assistance to first-time homebuyers. Trump will also hold a town hall event in La Crosse, Wisconsin moderated by Tulsi Gabbard later this week.
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