“Bobby, stay away from…”: Donald Trump warns RFK Jr. in his victory speech

Donald Trump declared victory early Wednesday, leading Kamala Harris in projected Electoral College votes but still falling short of the needed 270 votes. With key swing states like North Carolina and Pennsylvania in his column, Trump is (at the time of writing) just a few votes away from returning to the White House. Addressing his supporters at the West Palm Beach Convention Center, he promised, “We're going to fix everything in our country.” Looking ahead, Trump made a playful but pointed remark about Robert F. Kennedy Jr. , who recently joined his election campaign, doesn't hold back.

Donald Trump warns Kennedy to stay away from liquid gold

At his election night party, Republican nominee Donald Trump, who is likely to retake the presidency, reiterated his stance that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will have no influence on oil and gas policy in a future Trump administration. Trump jokingly said, “RFK Jr. has come in and he's going to help make America healthy again. “He's a great guy and he really wants to do some things and we're going to let him do that.”

Then, with a playful dig, Trump added: “Bobby, stay away from the liquid gold.” We have more liquid gold than any other country in the world. Otherwise, have a good time, Bobby.”

MAGA supporters, excited by Trump's impending victory and Harris' deficit, couldn't help but laugh at his playful dig. “Trump’s victory, I don’t care what he says, I’m celebrating,” one supporter shouted. Another commented: “Good for you RFK, you joined at the right time.” A third supporter added: “Trump's message was really hilarious.”

RFK Jr., who ran as an independent candidate, paused his presidential campaign back in August to join Team Trump. Since then, he has led several Trump rallies across the country.

In October, Republican candidate Donald Trump praised Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his commitment to health and environmental issues, but made clear that Kennedy would have no influence on oil and gas policy in a future Trump administration. Kennedy, a former Democrat and environmental lawyer, is expected to play a prominent role if Trump wins the White House, potentially taking over oversight of the Health and Agriculture Departments. However, Trump emphasized that control over energy policy, especially over “liquid gold,” would remain with him.

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“I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honor of being elected your 47th and your 45th president,” Trump told supporters gathered near his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida. He was joined by friends including Elon Musk and family members including Melania, his daughter Ivanka, his son Barron and his other children.

“We will help our country heal,” Trump said. “We are going to fix everything in our country.” He added: “We made history tonight for a reason,” he said: “This will truly be the golden age of America.”