Why Kennedy dropping out would serve as a boon for Trump

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After nearly a month of bad news, the Trump campaign could get an injection of energy in the form of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropping out.

Kennedy is widely expected to end his long-shot bid for the White House on Friday after months of fighting to get ballot access in enough states to make himself competitive in November. His withdrawal could also come with an endorsement for former President Donald Trump.

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