Donald Trump included former presidential candidates Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And Tulsi Gabbard on the transition team that will help him prepare for his hypothetical “second administration” if he wins the Nov. 5 election. Kennedy Jr. and Gabbard were both Democratic insiders in the past but have abandoned their political aspirations to publicly show their support for Trump. RFK Jr. He suspended his campaign on Friday.even though he kept his name on the ballot in most states, and Gabbard stood by his side on Monday.

Brian HughesTrump adviser, said they were proud the two had joined. “We look forward to your powerful voices as we work to restore America’s greatness,” he said in a statement reported by CNN.

Gabbard ran unsuccessfully in the Democratic primary in 2020 and left the party two years later. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s presidential race also began on the Democratic side. In April of last year, he ran as an alternative to the president, Joe Bidenand announced his aspirations to run as a Democratic candidate, but in October he indicated he was leaving that party to run as an independent, which he ultimately suspended.

On August 16, Trump had already proposed a transition team chaired by millionaire allies and their family members. It will be led by Linda McMahona wrestling entrepreneur who led the small business division during Trump’s presidency, and Howard Lutnickthe CEO of the financial institution Cantor Fitzgerald.

In addition to McMahon and Lutnick, who are listed as co-chairmen, the team includes the New York tycoon’s two eldest sons, Donald Trump Jr. And Eric Trumpas well as the “number two” of his presidential formula, Ohio Senator JD Vanceas “honorary chair.” Kennedy Jr. and Gabbard will join them as honorary co-chairs.