2024-08-24 18:12:46
It is in no way illegal to discuss a potential cabinet appointment with a person prior to an election. Both parties do it. [Link][Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(38-2-33) Author
2024-08-24 18:34:07
According to 18 U.S. Code § 599 - Promise of appointment by candidate it is illegal for a candidate to offer someone a job for their endorsement. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(31-1-7) Author
2024-08-25 00:00:43
The claim that Trump offered RFK a post in return for an endorsement is factually incorrect/lie. RFK clearly stated that he had spoken with Trump many times recently, and it became apparent they had shared opinions on some key issues he had moments earlier. AP source: [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(17-1-22) Author
2024-08-25 12:29:25
If a job offer was made, it’s not clear that it was illegal because political speech receives strict scrutiny review at the Supreme Court. This is a very difficult standard to meet which makes it highly likely that RFK’s announcement would pass muster. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(4-0-7) Author