Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to Exit Presidential Race

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to pull out of the race by week's end. His campaign announced he will address the nation on Friday in Arizona to discuss his future plans.

Independent U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to drop out of the race by the end of the week, ABC News reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources.

Kennedy's campaign announced earlier in the day that he will make an address to the nation on Friday in Arizona, where he will talk about "the present historical moment and his path forward."

The anticipated exit comes amid growing speculation about the viability of his campaign and its impact on the presidential race.

(With inputs from agencies.)