Intrusion at Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Residence:
- Los Angeles police responded to an incident at the residence of independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- The intruder was detained by Kennedy’s security team and arrested on Wednesday. This individual returned a second time on the same day, even after being released earlier and despite a restraining order.
- LA police confirmed that after the man’s second intrusion, he was arrested again and then taken to jail.
- Both Kennedy and his wife, actress Cheryl Hines, were present at the property during this incident.
- The intruder had specifically requested to see Kennedy.
- Kennedy has frequently requested Secret Service protection for his presidential campaign, pointing to his family’s history of being targeted, which includes the assassinations of his father and uncle.
2. Larry Elder Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Campaign:
- Larry Elder, a former radio show host and California gubernatorial candidate, has ended his run for the 2024 presidential campaign.
- Elder stated that he faced difficulties from the start and was unable to participate in the first GOP debate, making it unrealistic to continue.
- He is the fourth Republican to drop out of the presidential race.
- Elder’s national polling average was less than 1%, as per 538’s data.
- He had approximately $244,000 in funds for the third quarter of 2023 and intends to use this money for his Political Action Committee (PAC) to oppose “soft on crime” prosecutors.
- Elder has endorsed former President Donald Trump and plans to rest post-campaign.