Amidst swirling speculation of a third indictment against former President Donald Trump concerning the January 6th investigation, Louisiana Senator John Kennedy offered a provocative perspective on the situation. Speaking on Fox & Friends, Kennedy posited that the Justice Department might be strategically maneuvering to ensure a Trump nomination, setting the stage for a 2024 presidential election rematch against President Biden. Kennedy suggested a perceived "codependency" between the two, with each believing they have the upper hand against the other. He highlighted President Biden's low approval ratings, comparing them to those of Bud Light, and argued that Biden likely sees Trump as his only beatable opponent. Conversely, Kennedy believes Trump views Biden as the easiest candidate to defeat. The Senator cautioned that one of them is destined to be mistaken.
Trump's potential indictment stems from a target letter sent by Special Counsel Jack Smith's office concerning the events of January 6th and attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, as confirmed by both a government source and Trump himself on Truth Social. This development suggests another indictment might be imminent. However, despite these legal challenges, Trump remains the leading Republican candidate, according to a June Fox News poll, boasting 53% support among GOP primary voters, a figure that rose to 56% after his second indictment related to classified documents. Meanwhile, President Biden's approval rating dipped to a historic low of 36% in May, down from 42% in February, according to a Washington Post-ABC News survey. Despite this, he retains a strong lead among Democratic primary voters with 64% support in the same June Fox News poll. With both Biden and Trump securing approximately 60% support within their respective parties, Senator Kennedy's observation about a desired rematch appears increasingly plausible.
