Supreme Court Declines RFK Jr.'s Bid to Exit Election Ballots

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s request to be removed from ballots in Michigan and Wisconsin. Kennedy, who suspended his presidential campaign to endorse Donald Trump, argued that retaining his name violated free speech rights. The court's decision complicates ballot logistics with elections approaching.

The U.S. Supreme Court has turned down a plea from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be removed from election ballots in Michigan and Wisconsin. This decision marks another setback for Kennedy, who had previously endorsed Donald Trump after suspending his independent presidential campaign.

Kennedy had argued that maintaining his name on the ballot against his wishes infringed upon his First Amendment rights. Despite his efforts, Michigan and Wisconsin officials stood firm, corroborating their decisions through state courts before the Supreme Court's latest denial.

With ballots already printed, the court cited logistical challenges in altering them at this stage. This development places Kennedy in the unusual position of asking voters who would have supported him to cast their votes for Trump instead.

(With inputs from agencies.)